Furthermore

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ).mɔː(ɹ)/

Origin

further + -more

Full definition of furthermore

Adverb

1. In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information.
• 2013, Philip J. Bushnell, Solvents, Ethanol, Car Crashes & Tolerance, Surprisingly, this analysis revealed that acute exposure to solvent vapors at concentrations below those associated with long-term effects appears to increase the risk of a fatal automobile accident. Furthermore, this increase in risk is comparable to the risk of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type of cancer.
2. He skillfully took charge of the event, and furthermore, he stayed late after it to clean up.

Synonyms

• moreover
• what is more