Furthermore functions like also except that it is
used when advancing an argument
. If you are listing reasons for your argument, you list the first reason, and then when you introduce another reason, you can precede it with furthermore.
How do you use furthermore in a sentence?
: in addition to what precedes :
besides She always arrives on time; furthermore, her work is always excellent.
What does Furthermore mean in an essay?
fûrthər-
môr
.
In addition; besides; what's more
; used to denote additional information.
What is furthermore an example of?
Furthermore is defined as
in addition to or besides
. When furniture you are considering buying is beautiful and also cheap, this is an example of a situation where you might say “Its beautiful and furthermore, it's cheap.” In addition; besides; moreover.
Which comes first Furthermore or in addition?
“In addition”
might be said to be the most neutral and least assertive of the three expressions. It's used mainly just to add one piece of information on a subject to another piece of information on the same subject. “Furthermore” does the same thing, but it is more emphatic in tone.
Where do we use furthermore?
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.
Is furthermore an opinion?
Furthermore is used
to introduce a piece of information or opinion
that adds to or supports the previous one.
How do you write furthermore?
The team was
having a great season
and, furthermore , all the players were getting along. This college has a great reputation and, furthermore , you'll be close to the city so we can visit easily. He was cold and tired, and, furthermore , he was hungry.
Do I use a comma after furthermore?
When you use however, furthermore, moreover or therefore as intensifiers or for emphasis,
we usually put commas around both sides of them
.
Can you start a new paragraph with furthermore?
Of course, you can also use link words and phrases in the middle of a paragraph to start a new sentence. However, make
sure you don't over-use words
such as ‘furthermore', ‘moreover', ‘additionally', ‘nonetheless' and ‘similarly' to start either new paragraphs or new sentences.
What kind of word is furthermore?
Furthermore is an
adverb
– Word Type.
What is a good transition sentence?
What are the components of good transition sentences? They
make an explicit connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs
. Good transitions use specific words. Try to avoid using pronouns like “this” to refer to an entire idea because it is not always clear who or what “this” refers to.
Is it better to say additionally or in addition?
Additionally, in addition
, and furthermore can all mean something like ‘also'. However, ‘in addition' also has a closer link to the verb ‘to add', so if you want the idea of ‘adding', then use ‘in addition', but additionally is perfectly acceptable in the sense of ‘also'. Example: I studied journalism in college.
Can I say further instead of furthermore?
It is absolutely correct, in this example, to replace “furthermore” with “further”. The meaning of the sentence
would not change in any way
.
Do you furthermore or further?
“Further”
is usually employed as an adjective that modifies a noun. For the most part, it is NOT used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Without further delay.”). It is synonymous with “additional.” By contrast, “furthermore” is an adverb that doesn't modify anything.
What is the function of furthermore in English?
Furthermore is a useful word
when you have an additional point to make in an argument or explanation
. It is often used at the beginning of a sentence and followed by a comma.
