Meaning of furthermore in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfərðərˌmɔr/

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  1. Adverb

    furthermore

    Definitions

    1. in addition

    Examples

    • « computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time »
    • « furthermore, their quality is improving »
    • « the cellar was dark »
    • « moreover, mice nested there »
    • « what is more, there's no sign of a change »

Famous quotes

  • « Furthermore, we believe that health care reform, again I said at the beginning of my remarks, that we sent the three pillars that the President's economic stabilization and job creation initiatives were education and innovation - innovation begins in the classroom - clean energy and climate, addressing the climate issues in an innovative way to keep us number one and competitive in the world with the new technology, and the third, first among equals I may say, is health care, health insurance reform. »
    Nancy Pelosi
  • « Furthermore, both Pennsylvania and New Jersey Departments of Environmental Protection have evaluated the sediment to be dredged and also found it to be not toxic. »
    Robert Brady

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