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furthermore
What does furthermore mean?
furthermore (adverb): in addition.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use furthermore in a sentence?
- Computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time; furthermore, their quality is improving. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce furthermore?
/ˈfɝðɚˌmɔɹ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does furthermore come from?
From Middle English furthermore, forthermore, forthermar (also as forther mo), equivalent to further + -more.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of furthermore?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “furthermore” mean?
in addition
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on a floor above
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on a floor below
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three times
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somewhat
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upstairs
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backward
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moreover
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