furthermore
/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/adverb
उच्चारण फ़र्दमॉर
इसके अतिरिक्त
Core word
- 1
formal
in addition to what has just been stated
इसके अतिरिक्त
- Furthermore, the plan is cheap.
- The book is clear and well organised; furthermore, it costs very little.
- The hotel is cheap; furthermore, it is close to the station.
+ 2 more examples
- The method is quick. Furthermore, it is easy to learn.
- He was late, and furthermore he had forgotten his notes.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
Furthermore, + clause
Furthermore adds a new point to what has just been said. It is formal and usually begins a sentence, followed by a comma.
'Furthermore' अभी कही गई बात में नया बिंदु जोड़ता है। यह औपचारिक है और प्रायः वाक्य के आरंभ में कॉमा के साथ आता है।
- The plan is too costly. Furthermore, it is unsafe.
- The room is spacious. Furthermore, it has a sea view.
clause; furthermore, clause
It can also follow a semicolon and join two related sentences in writing.
यह semicolon के बाद भी आ सकता है और लिखित भाषा में दो संबंधित वाक्यों को जोड़ता है।
- The report is incomplete; furthermore, it contains errors.
mid-sentence furthermore
It may appear after the subject, between commas, but this is less common.
यह subject के बाद कॉमा के बीच भी आ सकता है, पर यह कम प्रचलित है।
- The book is cheap and, furthermore, easy to read.
furthermore vs moreover vs in addition
Furthermore and moreover are close; both are formal. In addition is a little more neutral.
'Furthermore' और 'moreover' पास के शब्द हैं और दोनों औपचारिक हैं। 'In addition' थोड़ा अधिक तटस्थ है।
- The writer first states the problem and, furthermore, offers a solution.
+Collocations 5
furthermore at the start
Furthermore, the reportFurthermore, it isFurthermore, there isFurthermore, students
- Furthermore, students should revise regularly.
after a semicolon
; furthermore,; moreover,; besides,; in addition,
- The road is narrow; furthermore, it floods every year.
used with and
and, furthermore,but, furthermore,and furthermoreand what is more
- He is honest and, furthermore, hardworking.
essay linking words
furthermoremoreoverin additionbesidesalso
- Furthermore is a useful word for adding an argument in an essay.
formal contexts
reportsessayslettersspeechesdebates
- Furthermore appears often in formal reports.
“More examples 5
- The shop is close to the school. Furthermore, it is open late.
दुकान स्कूल के पास है। इसके अलावा, वह देर तक खुली रहती है।
- Radhika is clever; furthermore, she is hardworking.
राधिका बुद्धिमान है; इसके अलावा, वह परिश्रमी भी है।
- Smoking harms health. Furthermore, it harms those around you.
धूम्रपान स्वास्थ्य को हानि पहुँचाता है। इसके अलावा, यह आस-पास के लोगों को भी हानि पहुँचाता है।
- The proposal is unrealistic. Furthermore, no money has been set aside.
यह प्रस्ताव अव्यावहारिक है। इसके अलावा, कोई धन अलग नहीं रखा गया है।
- He broke the rule. Furthermore, he did not apologise.
उसने नियम तोड़ा। इसके अलावा, उसने क्षमा भी नहीं माँगी।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Furthermore of that, the road is closed.
✓ Furthermore, the road is closed.
Furthermore is a sentence adverb and takes no of.
'Furthermore' वाक्य-क्रियाविशेषण है और उसके साथ 'of' नहीं आता।
✗ She is polite, furthermore she is kind.
✓ She is polite; furthermore, she is kind.
Two main clauses cannot be joined only by a comma; use a semicolon or a full stop.
दो मुख्य उपवाक्यों को केवल कॉमा से नहीं जोड़ा जा सकता; semicolon या पूर्ण विराम लगाएँ।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three add another point, but they differ in strength and formality.
तीनों एक और बिंदु जोड़ते हैं, पर बल और औपचारिकता में भिन्न हैं।
Formal; adds a further point to an argument.
औपचारिक; तर्क में एक और बिंदु जोड़ता है।
- The plan is costly. Furthermore, it is slow.
Formal; adds a stronger, more important point.
औपचारिक; अधिक मज़बूत, अधिक महत्त्वपूर्ण बिंदु जोड़ता है।
- He is rich; moreover, he is generous.
More casual; gives an extra reason.
अधिक अनौपचारिक; एक अतिरिक्त कारण देता है।
- It is late; besides, I am tired.
§Grammar and usage
Writing: furthermore and moreover add a stronger point to an argument.
लेखन में furthermore और moreover तर्क में अधिक सशक्त बिंदु जोड़ते हैं।