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furthermore

FUR-thur-mor/ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmoɹ/SayFUR-thuh-morUK/ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/AUS/ˈfɜː.ðəˌmoː(ɹ)/

2 meanings of furthermore

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  1. 1
    adverb
    Used to add another point on top of what you have already said.

    Like adding one more reason on top of the reasons you already gave.

    The room was too small, and furthermore, it was very cold.

    I don't want to go. Furthermore, I'm too tired to drive.

    Similarmoreover, additionally, besides, also, further

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Less common meaning

  1. 2
    adjectiverare
    comparative form of further: more further; the more especially forward, ahead or (figurative) progressed

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Origin

From Middle English furthermore, made from "further" plus "-more".