Definition: In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information.
Alright class, settle down now, letās take a look!
Youāve encountered āfurthermore,ā and the dictionary gives you a good start ā it means "in addition," ābesides,ā or āwhatās more.ā But let's dig a little deeper, shall we?
Think of it like this: youāre building a story, a point, an argument. You've already laid down some bricks - some initial ideas. āFurthermoreā is like adding
another
brick! It signals that you're presenting something
extra
, something that builds upon what you've already said.
It shows you are expanding on the previous statement. Itās saying, āAnd not only that, butā¦ā or āOn top of all of thatā¦ā.
Let's look at an example:
āThe weather is cold today.
Furthermore
, itās raining.ā
See how āfurthermoreā connects to the first sentence and adds a new piece of information? Itās adding weight, strengthening your point!
So remember, class - "furthermore" means
adding
something extra, building upon what's already been said. Itās a useful word to know when you want to show you have more to share.
Do you have any questions about how āfurthermoreā fits into a sentence?