Furthermore

//ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmoɹ// adj, adv

adj, adv ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of further: more further; the more especially forward, ahead or (figurative) progressed comparative, form-of, rare
Adverb
  1. 1
    In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information). not-comparable

    "He skillfully took charge of the event, and furthermore, he stayed late after it to clean up."

Adverb
  1. 1
    denoting additional information wordnet

Synonyms

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in additionmoreoverwhat is moreaboveadditionadditionally

Example

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"Furthermore, experiments were never carried out against the rules but were performed always well within them - otherwise they would not be recognized as experiments at all."

Etymology

From Middle English furthermore, forthermore, forthermar (also as forther mo), equivalent to further + -more.

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in additionwhat is more

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