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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.
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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.
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Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Furthermore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furthermore. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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furthermore
adverb
fur·ther·more
ˈfər-t͟hə(r)-ˌmō(ə)r
-ˌmȯ(ə)r
: in addition to what precedes : moreover
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