Word
furthermore
Phoneticsfur·ther·more, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɝðɝˌmɔɹ/
UK/fˌɜːðəmˈɔː/
Sentence adverb Formal
Definition
adv. in addition to what has been said. You use it to add a new point that makes your argument stronger.
adv. in addition to what has been stated; used to introduce a further factor or a reinforcing argument.
Examples
“The house is beautiful; furthermore, it is very affordable.”
“The proposed law is likely to be ineffective; furthermore, it would be extremely expensive to implement.”
“The research team failed to provide sufficient data to support their hypothesis; furthermore, the methodology used during the initial trials was found to be significantly flawed.”
Examples
simple
“The house is beautiful; furthermore, it is very affordable.”
contextual
“The proposed law is likely to be ineffective; furthermore, it would be extremely expensive to implement.”
complex
“The research team failed to provide sufficient data to support their hypothesis; furthermore, the methodology used during the initial trials was found to be significantly flawed.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “furthermore” in context.
Verb
01. furthermore argue that
“The researchers furthermore argue that the data was collected incorrectly.”
adv + verb
02. furthermore note that
“We should furthermore note that the costs have increased significantly.”
adv + verb
03. furthermore state that
“The report furthermore states that the project will be completed on time.”
adv + verb
04. furthermore suggest that
“Recent studies furthermore suggest that exercise improves mental health.”
adv + verb
Usage
Typically placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause to transition between related ideas.
Teaching tip
This is a high-register transition word. Advise students to use it in essays or formal reports rather than in casual conversation.
Pitfall
The car is fast, furthermore it is cheap.
The car is fast; furthermore, it is cheap.
Furthermore is a conjunctive adverb, not a conjunction. It needs a semicolon or a full stop before it, and usually a comma after it.
Real-World Examples
“Furthermore, many of my former colleagues who served in exactly the same department and performed the same duties have already been relocated to the UK through the Arap scheme.” “Furthermore, low-level racism is common in the university setting, in which there is a “chumocratic” culture that promotes similar or like-minded individuals.” Etymology
From Middle English furthermore, forthermore, forthermar (also as forther mo), equivalent to further + -more.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Word family
ADVERB
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
- Register
- Academic, Formal
QR code
englishreference.com/q/furthermore