furthermore
gb/fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/ us/fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/
B2
English
~ 2800
továbbá, emellett, ezenkívül, ráadásul
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[statement]. Furthermore, [additional statement].
The plan is costly; furthermore, it may not work in the long term.
A terv költséges; továbbá előfordulhat, hogy hosszú távon nem működik.
She is a talented writer; furthermore, she speaks three languages fluently.
Tehetséges író; ezenkívül három nyelven beszél folyékonyan.
The policy will save money. Furthermore, it will improve public health.
We must act quickly; furthermore, we must act wisely.
The evidence is strong; furthermore, it is consistent with previous findings.
Learner examples
It is raining. Furthermore, it is very cold.
Esik az eső. Ezenkívül nagyon hideg van.
The hotel is clean. Furthermore, it is near the beach.
A szálloda tiszta. Ezenkívül közel van a tengerparthoz.
I like this book. Furthermore, it is easy to read.
He works hard. Furthermore, he helps his team.
The food is cheap. Furthermore, it tastes good.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'furthermore' with 'farther' or 'further' in spatial contexts; 'furthermore' is only used to add information, not to talk about distance.
Meaning
in addition; moreover
Collocations
and furthermore
|Furthermore, it should be noted
|Furthermore, research shows
Synonyms
moreover (Very close in meaning, though 'moreover' is slightly more common in both formal and semi-formal writing.)
|
additionally (Similar meaning but slightly more neutral and less emphatic.)
Antonyms
however (Signals contrast rather than continuation of the same point.)
Themes
communication
|writing
|formal_speech
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to add more information to what was said before.
Used to introduce an additional point or piece of information that supports or continues from what has been said.
Grammar
Dictionary form
furthermore
IPA
GB/fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/
US/fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/
Syllables & stress
fur - ther - more (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: furthermore
- Plural: furthermores
Word family
Forms
furthermores
noun
Core family
further
adverb
Related words
far
adverb A1
Advanced or less common
furtherance
noun
Expressions
and furthermore
1/ˈænd fˈɚðɚmˌɔɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
and in addition
Used to add another point after one has already been made.
Examples
- The project is over budget, and furthermore, it has missed several deadlines.
- He’s a great teacher, and furthermore, he cares deeply about his students.