Discourse Marker: 'Furthermore' (Addition)

Furthermore is a conjunctive adverb. It connects two independent ideas. These ideas must be related. The second idea should reinforce the first. It does not just list things. It builds a logical case. Imagine you are a lawyer. You present one fact. Then you say furthermore to present another. This creates a sense of momentum. It feels like you are winning an argument. It works by creating a bridge. This bridge carries the reader from one strong point to another. It is a signal of high-level logic. It shows you can organize complex thoughts. It makes your writing flow smoothly. It prevents your sentences from feeling choppy.

1. 1Using furthermore is quite simple. You just need to follow these steps:
2. 2Write a complete sentence with your first point.
3. 3Place a period or a semicolon at the end.
4. 4Start the next part with Furthermore.
5. 5Always put a comma immediately after it.
6. 6Write your second complete sentence.
7. 7Example: The project is over budget. Furthermore, we are behind schedule.
8. 8You can also put it in the middle of a sentence.
9. 9Example: The results, furthermore, were completely unexpected.
10. 10In this case, use commas on both sides. It acts like a little parenthetical remark. It adds a nice rhythmic touch to your speech.

Use furthermore in formal settings. It is perfect for a job interview. Imagine describing your skills. "I speak three languages. Furthermore, I have managed large teams." This sounds very professional. It is great for cover letters too. Use it when writing to a professor. It shows you respect the academic environment. It is also useful in persuasive speeches. If you want to change someone's mind, use it. It adds a layer of authority to your voice. Use it when the second point is even more important than the first. It creates a "climax" in your reasoning. It is like a grammar traffic light. It tells the reader to stop and pay attention to the next part.

Do not use furthermore in casual chats. Imagine you are at a bar with friends. "I love this beer. Furthermore, the music is great." Your friends might think you are a robot. It is too stiff for texting. Avoid it when the points are totally unrelated. "I like cats. Furthermore, the moon is made of cheese." This makes no sense. The points must support the same goal. Do not use it if you are already using too many connectors. If every sentence starts with moreover or furthermore, it gets annoying. It is like putting too much salt in a soup. A little goes a long way. Keep it for your most important transitions.

One big mistake is the "comma splice." People often use a comma before furthermore. I am tired, furthermore, I am hungry. This is grammatically wrong. You need a semicolon or a period. Another mistake is using it for simple lists. I bought apples, furthermore, oranges. Just use and there. Don't be too fancy for no reason. Some people forget the comma after furthermore. This makes the sentence hard to read. It’s like driving without blinkers. It confuses the person following you. Finally, don't use it to introduce a contrasting idea. I like tea. Furthermore, I hate coffee. That is a job for however. Furthermore only adds; it never subtracts.

Moreover is the closest sibling to furthermore. They are almost interchangeable. However, moreover feels slightly more intellectual. Furthermore feels a bit more like a logical addition. In addition is a bit more common and slightly less formal. You can use in addition in a wider variety of contexts. Also is the casual cousin. Use also when talking to your roommate. Besides can be tricky. It often sounds a bit defensive. "I don't want to go. Besides, I have no money." Furthermore is never defensive. It is always constructive. It builds your case up rather than making excuses.