adverb · academic
furthermore
UK/ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː/US/ˈfɜːrðərˌmɔr/FUR·ther·more
in addition; moreover, used to add a point in formal writing
Examples
“The study shows a rise in emissions; furthermore, renewable energy investment remains low.”
“Policies should target public transport; furthermore, urban planning must be improved.”
“The author argues that education is crucial; furthermore, lifelong learning supports economic growth.”
Band 8 sentence
“Furthermore, longitudinal studies are required to establish causality between early education and later economic outcomes.”
Collocations
- furthermore, moreover
- furthermore + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
Also, the report suggests stricter regulations.→Furthermore, the report suggests stricter regulations.
He is smart; furthermore he is lazy.→He is smart; however, he is lazy.
Say it for a higher band
5also→6moreover→7+furthermore
Synonyms
moreover
in addition
Easily confused
moreover
“Moreover, the data indicate that the policy had little effect.”
besides
“Besides, there are other factors to consider.”
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