furthermore

The word “furthermore” means in addition to what has already been said; moreover. In plain terms, a formal way to add another point, similar to "also" or "moreover.".

“Furthermore” is pronounced FUR-thuh-maw (/ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmoɹ/ in IPA).

Here is “furthermore” used in a sentence: “The plan is expensive; furthermore, it is unlikely to work.”

“Furthermore” is an adverb.

The word “furthermore” comes from Middle English. From Middle English furthermore, a combination of further and more.

“Furthermore” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

Furthermore and moreover are near-synonyms that both add extra information to support a previous point, and in most writing they are interchangeable. Moreover can feel slightly more emphatic, but both are formal connectors used to build an argument.

When furthermore begins a sentence, it is usually followed by a comma, as in "Furthermore, the results were consistent." When it joins two independent clauses, it is often preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma.

Furthermore is a formal connector, most common in academic writing, essays, and reports. In casual speech or informal writing, people are more likely to say "also," "plus," or "on top of that."

Yes, furthermore is frequently used at the start of a sentence to add a further point, followed by a comma. It links the new sentence back to the idea in the previous one.