Definition of FURTHERMORE

furthermore

Adverb

  • in addition
    • "computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time; furthermore, their quality is improving"

Adv

  • In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).

Adj

  • comparative form of further: more further; the more especially forward, ahead or (figurative) progressed

Examples

  • He claimed further(more) that he was not even in town the day the murder occured.
  • He skillfully took charge of the event, and furthermore, he stayed late after it to clean up.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English furthermore, forthermore, forthermar (also as forther mo), equivalent to further + -more.

Synonyms

moreover, what is more, additionally, also

Scrabble Score: 19

furthermore: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
furthermore: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
furthermore: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

furthermore: valid Words With Friends Word