furthermore

American  

[fur-ther-mawr, -mohr] / ˈfɜr ðərˌmɔr, -ˌmoʊr /

adverb

1. moreover; besides; in addition.

   Furthermore, he left orders not to be disturbed.

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furthermore British  

/ ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː /

adverb

1. in addition; moreover

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Etymology

Origin of furthermore

First recorded in 1150–1200; further + more

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Example Sentences

If anything, furthermore, sports sentiment should be having a bigger impact today than in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

And that furthermore, “Maybe they’ll do something that requires us to step in, but no one should be able to tell them ‘no’ other than us.”

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2025

Ratcliffe furthermore explained that their use of the Signal app to discuss those operations was perfectly legal and appropriate.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2025

But, furthermore, their success reinforces their belief that their style of play, where they aim for high levels of possession and look to dominate the ball and really go at the opposition, is working.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

It furthermore counseled islanders “not to talk carelessly of army or navy maneuvers which may be observed.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson