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Lesson Fifteen
furthermore
"Furthermore" is similar to "in addition." Use "furthermore" to add more information in your sentence. It’s a little formal, but you can use it when speaking English.
Sometimes, the second part of the sentence that follows "furthermore" contains information more pertinent (important) than the first part.
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examples
1. Reading is a good way to learn new vocabulary words; furthermore, it can improve your ability to spell words correctly.
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2. Grilling makes meat taste really good; furthermore, it allows fatty juices to drain away from the meat.
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3. Homelessness produces intense feelings of despair in those who don’t have a place to live; furthermore, it produces feelings of guilt among people who are not homeless.
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4. Religion offers people an opportunity to reflect on their personal existence; furthermore, it brings communities together in a spirit of peace and cooperation.
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5. The use of fire by early humankind made cold climates more inhabitable; furthermore, it made people more productive by lengthening the number of hours that people could do work.
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6. Driving while distracted increases your chances of getting into an accident; furthermore, it endangers the lives of other drivers.
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7. Recycling is an easy way to conserve natural resources; furthermore, it can help reduce garbage disposal costs.
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| "What’s more" is an idiomatic form of "furthermore." In each of the sentences above, you could substitute "what’s more." The word "moreover" is also similar to "furthermore," but it’s not easy to use. |
Still confused? This video might help:
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