furthermore

adverb

fur·​ther·​more ˈfər-t͟hər-ˌmȯr 

ˈfər-t͟hə-

: in addition to what precedes : besides

She always arrives on time; furthermore, her work is always excellent.

Synonyms

• additionally
• again
• also
• besides
• either
• further
• likewise
• more
• moreover
• then
• too
• withal
• yet

Examples of furthermore in a Sentence

I'm not interested in what you are selling, and furthermore, I asked your company not to contact me ever again.

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The costs of taking part in Art Basel, furthermore, largely limit participation to top-tier galleries. —Thomas Rogers, New York Times, 10 June 2024

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This needs to happen, furthermore, at multiple points, and Ukraine needs to have forces in reserve so that, if a breakthrough is achieved, those troops can take advantage of it. —Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

furthermore

adverb

fur·​ther·​more ˈfər-t͟hə(r)-ˌmō(ə)r 

-ˌmȯ(ə)r

: in addition to what precedes : moreover