furthermore
B1
adv
adj
Freq #10068
Meanings
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1
adv
In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).
He skillfully took charge of the event, and furthermore, he stayed late after it to clean up.
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2
adv
in addition
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3
adj
comparative form of further: more further; the more especially forward, ahead or (figurative) progressed
Etymology
From Middle English furthermore, forthermore, forthermar (also as forther mo), equivalent to further + -more.
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Synonyms
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adv
· in addition
besides