linking adverb · academic
furthermore
UK/ˈfɜːðə(r)mɔː(r)/US/ˈfɜːrðərˌmɔːr/FUR·ther·more
used to add another point, more formal than 'also' and often used in writing
Examples
“The proposal is expensive; furthermore, it would take years to complete.”
“Students need more practical skills; furthermore, schools should teach financial literacy.”
“The site is popular and, furthermore, it has excellent reviews.”
Band 8 sentence
“The new policy will reduce emissions; furthermore, it creates incentives for green investment across industries.”
Collocations
- Furthermore, + clause
- not only ... ; furthermore, ...
Word family
Common mistakes
Furthermore I think that...→Furthermore, I think that...
Furtermore we need more data.→Furthermore, we need more data.
Say it for a higher band
5and also→6also→7+furthermore
Synonyms
moreover
in addition
Easily confused
moreover
“Moreover, the study shows clear long-term benefits.”
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