linking adverb · formal
Furthermore
UK/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː/US/ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔr/fur·ther·MORE
in addition; used to add another point that supports what has already been said
Examples
“The policy reduced costs. Furthermore, it increased employee satisfaction.”
“Furthermore, the research controlled for age and income.”
“The method is inexpensive. Furthermore, it is simple to implement.”
Band 8 sentence
“Furthermore, meta-analyses combining multiple studies reveal a consistent positive effect size across contexts.”
Collocations
- Furthermore, + clause (essay opener)
- Furthermore + subject + verb
Word family
Common mistakes
Further more, the results are clear.→Furthermore, the results are clear.
We tried the new method and furthermore we failed.→We tried the new method; furthermore, we failed.
Say it for a higher band
5And→6Also→7+Furthermore
Synonyms
moreover
in addition
Easily confused
Moreover
“Furthermore, the analysis included a sensitivity test.”
Related words
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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