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    furthermore
    /ˌfəːðəˈmɔː/

    adverb

    • 1. in addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument): "It was also a highly desirable political end. Furthermore, it gave the English a door into France"

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  2. Furthermore is properly used, when there is need only to add one more reason to those before-mentioned; its intent is to multiply, and it has no relation but to number. Moreover is in its right place, when used, to add a reason of a different kind to those that went before; its chief office is to add with a particular respect to diversity. John ...

  3. Sep 22, 2015 · Furthermore is commonly used in formal writing to delve deeper into a topic. 'What's more' can be used informally. Moreover is often used in slightly informal communication to give a reason in support of an argument, apart from the one you already gave.

  4. Oct 6, 2013 · Furthermore and what's more are not exactly synonymous, and are generally found in different contexts. Furthermore is a transition word that tells the reader to expect an addition to previously stated facts or arguments. It does not imply that the new fact or argument is more important. Furthermore is most often found in formal written contexts.

  5. 0. Although furthermore can be used as you do in your sentence, it usually introduces a new clause, appearing at the head of the clause. You will find moreover far more often in your pattern. On a separate issue, the phrase functioning for different issues while grammatical, is not quite idiomatic. The usual phrase is addressing different issues.

  6. Dec 29, 2022 · Thank your for your answer. But I read sample sentences in the dictionary. It seems that "in addition", "moreover", and "furthermore" are used to say the two different aspects of the same thing. For example, the whole report is badly written. Moreover, it's inaccurate. But my sentences don't talk about the same thing. –

  7. Aug 20, 2014 · 1. Grammatically it functions in much the same way. It doesn't mean the same thing: "then" indicates that there is a sequence, while "also" does not. "Jack went to school in France. Also, he was born there," makes sense. "Jack went to school in France. Then he was born there" does not.

  8. Jun 16, 2019 · However, there is a strong consensus among educated native speakers in the present day – including the compilers of the above dictionaries and many others – that "nonetheless" is the correct or preferred form. Accordingly, if you write "none the less," it is likely that many of your readers will think you have made a mistake. Share.

  9. Let me guess, I feel continued support fits better even before I did a quick search on the Internet. A website writer said I cannot formulate a rule then said: "Universities have Departments of Continuing Education, but they often ask their contributors for their continued support."

  10. Oct 15, 2016 · Reader’s question: I would like to know the appropriate punctuation when using the words however, therefore, furthermore. Answer: My guidelines for words such as however, therefore and furthermore (adverbial conjuncts) are as follows. If you use these words at the beginning of a sentence, put a comma after them.

  11. Dec 20, 2016 · Those are largely similar; however, from here and here: in order to and so as to are more formal and used before verbs like know, seem, understand: ...