furthermore
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[change]Adverb
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- (sentence adverb) (formal) You use furthermore to add more information to what was already said or written.
- We believe that the project is possible. Furthermore, we believe that we can do it within a few months.
Usage
[change]Furthermore is often used at the beginning of an independent clause, for example
- Cycling to work is quicker than driving. Furthermore, it's a lot cheaper and is better exercise.
- Cycling to work is quicker than driving, and furthermore, it's a lot cheaper and is better exercise.
- Cycling to work is quicker than driving; furthermore, it's a lot cheaper and is better exercise.