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furthermorein addition to what has been said; moreover

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in addition to what has been said; moreover

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrðərˌmɔːr/

Korean meaning: 게다가, 더욱이, 또한

Korean pronunciation: **퍼**더**모어**

Example Sentences

  • I don't like horror movies. Furthermore, they give me nightmares for weeks.
  • The pizza is cold. Furthermore, there's pineapple on it, which is a crime against humanity.
  • He's always late. Furthermore, he never apologizes for keeping us waiting.

furthermore

ADVERB

//ˈfɜːrðərˌmɔːr//

in addition to what has been said; moreover

furthermore concept
💡 Concept

A student furthermore presents additional ideas stacked upon previous points on whiteboard

furthermore rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Furthermore, each truth builds brighter still — therefore more doors open, more light spills through

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɜːrðərˌmɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootfurther
Suffix-more

Origin

From Middle English, combining 'further' (comparative form of 'far', from Old English 'furðor') with 'more' (from Old English 'māra'). The word developed as a reinforced comparative adverb to mean 'to a greater extent beyond'.

🎵Rhyme

moreoverevermoreexplore
moreover
evermore
explore

🔗Collocations

furthermore argue
furthermore suggest
furthermore believe
furthermore claim
furthermore indicate

📝Examples

I don't like horror movies. Furthermore, they give me nightmares for weeks.

😄 Fun example

The pizza is cold. Furthermore, there's pineapple on it, which is a crime against humanity.

He's always late. Furthermore, he never apologizes for keeping us waiting.

The exam was incredibly difficult. Furthermore, my pen ran out of ink halfway through.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

moreoveradditionallybesidesalsoin addition

Antonyms

howeverneverthelesson the contrary

Related

thereforeconsequentlythushence

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