furthermore

adverb

fur·​ther·​more ˈfər-t͟hər-ˌmȯr 

ˈfər-t͟hə-

: in addition to what precedes : besides

She always arrives on time; furthermore, her work is always excellent.

Synonyms of furthermore

• then
• also
• besides
• either
• moreover
• more
• additionally

Examples of furthermore in a Sentence

I'm not interested in what you are selling, and furthermore, I asked your company not to contact me ever again.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for furthermore

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore
• matador

Kids Definition

furthermore

adverb

fur·​ther·​more ˈfər-t͟hə(r)-ˌmō(ə)r 

-ˌmȯ(ə)r

: in addition to what precedes : moreover