Definition of FURTHERMORE

furthermore

Meanings

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

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

additionally, also, moreover, what is more

Scrabble Score: 19

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

Words With Friends Score: 20

furthermore is a valid Words With Friends word