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“Further, …” versus “Furthermore, …” at the beginning of a sentence (meaning the same thing)?
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I am not a native speaker (my mother tongue is German).
In the context of a technical paper (computer science), is there a difference between starting a sentence with Further, ... and starting it with Furthermore, ... ? It is used in the context of continuing a sentence.
I wasn't sure, so I asked an American English native speaker. He said to change the "Further" to "Furthermore".
Is it correct that the two phrases are not interchangable? My guess is, it would be safe to change all "Further, ..." to "Furthermore, ...", but the opposite is not true?
Also, is there a difference between British English and American English between "Further" and "Furthermore"?
meaning discourse-markers
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I am not a native speaker (my mother tongue is German).
In the context of a technical paper (computer science), is there a difference between starting a sentence with Further, ... and starting it with Furthermore, ... ? It is used in the context of continuing a sentence.
I wasn't sure, so I asked an American English native speaker. He said to change the "Further" to "Furthermore".
Is it correct that the two phrases are not interchangable? My guess is, it would be safe to change all "Further, ..." to "Furthermore, ...", but the opposite is not true?
Also, is there a difference between British English and American English between "Further" and "Furthermore"?
meaning discourse-markers
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I am not a native speaker (my mother tongue is German).
In the context of a technical paper (computer science), is there a difference between starting a sentence with Further, ... and starting it with Furthermore, ... ? It is used in the context of continuing a sentence.
I wasn't sure, so I asked an American English native speaker. He said to change the "Further" to "Furthermore".
Is it correct that the two phrases are not interchangable? My guess is, it would be safe to change all "Further, ..." to "Furthermore, ...", but the opposite is not true?
Also, is there a difference between British English and American English between "Further" and "Furthermore"?
meaning discourse-markers
edited May 10 '16 at 22:07
Hellion
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asked Dec 17 '13 at 9:16
mrstevemrsteve
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I am not a native speaker (my mother tongue is German).
In the context of a technical paper (computer science), is there a difference between starting a sentence with Further, ... and starting it with Furthermore, ... ? It is used in the context of continuing a sentence.
I wasn't sure, so I asked an American English native speaker. He said to change the "Further" to "Furthermore".
Is it correct that the two phrases are not interchangable? My guess is, it would be safe to change all "Further, ..." to "Furthermore, ...", but the opposite is not true?
Also, is there a difference between British English and American English between "Further" and "Furthermore"?
meaning discourse-markers
meaning discourse-markers
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Furthermore is used to introduce a new argument.
Further states that something goes beyond what was already said.
These two are clearly related, but not the same, and not interchangeable.
Generally if you used further at the start of a statement where you should have used furthermore the reader will be left wondering "further to what?".
My guess is, it would be safe to change all "Further, ..." to "Furthermore, ...", but the opposite is not true?
No, they are not interchangeable in either direction.
Further to the above considerations...
*Furthermore to the above considerations...
Furthermore, our partners might object...
*Further, our partners might object...
Further Affiant Sayeth Not (a rather old-fashioned expression still found on affidavits and other legal documents, meaning the affiant has nothing else to add).
*Furthermore Affiant Sayeth Not.
In each of these, those marked with an asterisk are incorrect.
It's precisely because it's not safe to change all "Further,..." to "Furthermore,..." that you were advised to do so - in the case in question your colleague thought you meant furthermore when you used the completely different further.
That said, it's quite possible that all the other places where you have used further at the start of a sentence not only can, but should be changed to furthermore, because that's what you actually meant. Indeed, quite likely if you are asking this question.
answered Dec 17 '13 at 11:03
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Just because I am not a native speaker and curious: is it a coincidence that none of your wrong examples start exactly with "Furthermore, ..." (i.e., a sentence starting with "Futhermore" followed by a COMMA)?
– mrsteve
Dec 17 '13 at 12:16
It's not a coincidence, in that it would be more common for the sort of clause that starts with further to not have a comma there, and my incorrect examples just substituted the words. You could have a sentence that began with "further,..." with a comma, but it would still be a different meaning to "furthermore,..."
– Jon Hanna
Dec 17 '13 at 12:36
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I disagree. According to Webster's, "further" and "furthermore" have a shared meaning: "in addition to what has been said." I don't find a definition for "furthermore" that restricts it to introducing a new thought. Given that, I believe all of the examples provided above could begin with the word "Furthermore" followed by a comma.
– user78514
Jun 6 '14 at 15:32
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@user78514 is correct. A new argument clearly goes beyond what was already said, so according to the definitions in the answer, Further could be used whenever Furthermore can. Furthermore, here is another reason, in addition to the one I just gave :)
– Kuhndog
Jan 31 '18 at 16:58
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“Further” is usually employed as an adjective that modifies a noun. For the most part, it is NOT used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Without further delay.”). It is synonymous with “additional.” By contrast, “furthermore” is an adverb that doesn’t modify anything. It is used to support or expand a prior statement. It IS generally used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Furthermore, they allow pets.”). It is synonymous with “in addition.”
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"Further" and "furthermore" are not interchangeable if you solely look at the dictionary. The definition for "furthermore" clearly concentrates on this usage, which is in contrast to the definition for "further". Merriam-Webster states this definition of "further" as definition 2 and compares it with "moreover". I criticize the dictionaries' lack of examples on words such as this. For example, if you click the link for "moreover", you will be shown that "besides" is a synonym. As a result, non-native English writers get in the habit of writing "Besides, ..." by itself. "Further" evolved to mean furthermore by people writing: "Further to this argument..." and now there is a situation where people think "Further, ...." and "Besides, ..." sound natural and acceptable to everyone. But just by looking at the differences of opinion here, they clearly don't. And if they did, there would be no need to have the word "furthermore".
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I always thought "further" could not be used to start a sentence and besides, it seems lazy. But Garner's Modern English usage says although "furthermore" is proper, "further" or "moreover" is better. And Merriam-Webster gives both "further" and "furthermore" as synonyms for "moreover". "Further" also has additional meanings referring to (often metaphorical) distance, according to Garner. So from this I would say that "further" can always be used in place of "furthermore" but not vice versa.
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Further - to say if you want some thing more.
eg: clarification has been provided. Further you need any please contact in the below address.
Furthermore- same meaning of Besides.
eg: Please complete the open item today itself, further more kindly update in the tracker.
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Furthermore is used to introduce a new argument.
Further states that something goes beyond what was already said.
These two are clearly related, but not the same, and not interchangeable.
Generally if you used further at the start of a statement where you should have used furthermore the reader will be left wondering "further to what?".
My guess is, it would be safe to change all "Further, ..." to "Furthermore, ...", but the opposite is not true?
No, they are not interchangeable in either direction.
Further to the above considerations...
*Furthermore to the above considerations...
Furthermore, our partners might object...
*Further, our partners might object...
Further Affiant Sayeth Not (a rather old-fashioned expression still found on affidavits and other legal documents, meaning the affiant has nothing else to add).
*Furthermore Affiant Sayeth Not.
In each of these, those marked with an asterisk are incorrect.
It's precisely because it's not safe to change all "Further,..." to "Furthermore,..." that you were advised to do so - in the case in question your colleague thought you meant furthermore when you used the completely different further.
That said, it's quite possible that all the other places where you have used further at the start of a sentence not only can, but should be changed to furthermore, because that's what you actually meant. Indeed, quite likely if you are asking this question.
answered Dec 17 '13 at 11:03
Jon HannaJon Hanna
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Just because I am not a native speaker and curious: is it a coincidence that none of your wrong examples start exactly with "Furthermore, ..." (i.e., a sentence starting with "Futhermore" followed by a COMMA)?
– mrsteve
Dec 17 '13 at 12:16
It's not a coincidence, in that it would be more common for the sort of clause that starts with further to not have a comma there, and my incorrect examples just substituted the words. You could have a sentence that began with "further,..." with a comma, but it would still be a different meaning to "furthermore,..."
– Jon Hanna
Dec 17 '13 at 12:36
3
I disagree. According to Webster's, "further" and "furthermore" have a shared meaning: "in addition to what has been said." I don't find a definition for "furthermore" that restricts it to introducing a new thought. Given that, I believe all of the examples provided above could begin with the word "Furthermore" followed by a comma.
– user78514
Jun 6 '14 at 15:32
2
@user78514 is correct. A new argument clearly goes beyond what was already said, so according to the definitions in the answer, Further could be used whenever Furthermore can. Furthermore, here is another reason, in addition to the one I just gave :)
– Kuhndog
Jan 31 '18 at 16:58
add a comment |
Furthermore is used to introduce a new argument.
Further states that something goes beyond what was already said.
These two are clearly related, but not the same, and not interchangeable.
Generally if you used further at the start of a statement where you should have used furthermore the reader will be left wondering "further to what?".
My guess is, it would be safe to change all "Further, ..." to "Furthermore, ...", but the opposite is not true?
No, they are not interchangeable in either direction.
Further to the above considerations...
*Furthermore to the above considerations...
Furthermore, our partners might object...
*Further, our partners might object...
Further Affiant Sayeth Not (a rather old-fashioned expression still found on affidavits and other legal documents, meaning the affiant has nothing else to add).
*Furthermore Affiant Sayeth Not.
In each of these, those marked with an asterisk are incorrect.
It's precisely because it's not safe to change all "Further,..." to "Furthermore,..." that you were advised to do so - in the case in question your colleague thought you meant furthermore when you used the completely different further.
That said, it's quite possible that all the other places where you have used further at the start of a sentence not only can, but should be changed to furthermore, because that's what you actually meant. Indeed, quite likely if you are asking this question.
answered Dec 17 '13 at 11:03
Jon HannaJon Hanna
48.3k194178
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Just because I am not a native speaker and curious: is it a coincidence that none of your wrong examples start exactly with "Furthermore, ..." (i.e., a sentence starting with "Futhermore" followed by a COMMA)?
– mrsteve
Dec 17 '13 at 12:16
It's not a coincidence, in that it would be more common for the sort of clause that starts with further to not have a comma there, and my incorrect examples just substituted the words. You could have a sentence that began with "further,..." with a comma, but it would still be a different meaning to "furthermore,..."
– Jon Hanna
Dec 17 '13 at 12:36
3
I disagree. According to Webster's, "further" and "furthermore" have a shared meaning: "in addition to what has been said." I don't find a definition for "furthermore" that restricts it to introducing a new thought. Given that, I believe all of the examples provided above could begin with the word "Furthermore" followed by a comma.
– user78514
Jun 6 '14 at 15:32
2
@user78514 is correct. A new argument clearly goes beyond what was already said, so according to the definitions in the answer, Further could be used whenever Furthermore can. Furthermore, here is another reason, in addition to the one I just gave :)
– Kuhndog
Jan 31 '18 at 16:58
add a comment |
Furthermore is used to introduce a new argument.
Further states that something goes beyond what was already said.
These two are clearly related, but not the same, and not interchangeable.
Generally if you used further at the start of a statement where you should have used furthermore the reader will be left wondering "further to what?".
My guess is, it would be safe to change all "Further, ..." to "Furthermore, ...", but the opposite is not true?
No, they are not interchangeable in either direction.
Further to the above considerations...
*Furthermore to the above considerations...
Furthermore, our partners might object...
*Further, our partners might object...
Further Affiant Sayeth Not (a rather old-fashioned expression still found on affidavits and other legal documents, meaning the affiant has nothing else to add).
*Furthermore Affiant Sayeth Not.
In each of these, those marked with an asterisk are incorrect.
It's precisely because it's not safe to change all "Further,..." to "Furthermore,..." that you were advised to do so - in the case in question your colleague thought you meant furthermore when you used the completely different further.
That said, it's quite possible that all the other places where you have used further at the start of a sentence not only can, but should be changed to furthermore, because that's what you actually meant. Indeed, quite likely if you are asking this question.
answered Dec 17 '13 at 11:03
Jon HannaJon Hanna
48.3k194178
Furthermore is used to introduce a new argument.
Further states that something goes beyond what was already said.
These two are clearly related, but not the same, and not interchangeable.
Generally if you used further at the start of a statement where you should have used furthermore the reader will be left wondering "further to what?".
My guess is, it would be safe to change all "Further, ..." to "Furthermore, ...", but the opposite is not true?
No, they are not interchangeable in either direction.
Further to the above considerations...
*Furthermore to the above considerations...
Furthermore, our partners might object...
*Further, our partners might object...
Further Affiant Sayeth Not (a rather old-fashioned expression still found on affidavits and other legal documents, meaning the affiant has nothing else to add).
*Furthermore Affiant Sayeth Not.
In each of these, those marked with an asterisk are incorrect.
It's precisely because it's not safe to change all "Further,..." to "Furthermore,..." that you were advised to do so - in the case in question your colleague thought you meant furthermore when you used the completely different further.
That said, it's quite possible that all the other places where you have used further at the start of a sentence not only can, but should be changed to furthermore, because that's what you actually meant. Indeed, quite likely if you are asking this question.
answered Dec 17 '13 at 11:03
Jon HannaJon Hanna
48.3k194178
answered Dec 17 '13 at 11:03
Jon HannaJon Hanna
48.3k194178
answered Dec 17 '13 at 11:03
Jon HannaJon Hanna
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Just because I am not a native speaker and curious: is it a coincidence that none of your wrong examples start exactly with "Furthermore, ..." (i.e., a sentence starting with "Futhermore" followed by a COMMA)?
– mrsteve
Dec 17 '13 at 12:16
It's not a coincidence, in that it would be more common for the sort of clause that starts with further to not have a comma there, and my incorrect examples just substituted the words. You could have a sentence that began with "further,..." with a comma, but it would still be a different meaning to "furthermore,..."
– Jon Hanna
Dec 17 '13 at 12:36
3
I disagree. According to Webster's, "further" and "furthermore" have a shared meaning: "in addition to what has been said." I don't find a definition for "furthermore" that restricts it to introducing a new thought. Given that, I believe all of the examples provided above could begin with the word "Furthermore" followed by a comma.
– user78514
Jun 6 '14 at 15:32
2
@user78514 is correct. A new argument clearly goes beyond what was already said, so according to the definitions in the answer, Further could be used whenever Furthermore can. Furthermore, here is another reason, in addition to the one I just gave :)
– Kuhndog
Jan 31 '18 at 16:58
add a comment |
1
Just because I am not a native speaker and curious: is it a coincidence that none of your wrong examples start exactly with "Furthermore, ..." (i.e., a sentence starting with "Futhermore" followed by a COMMA)?
– mrsteve
Dec 17 '13 at 12:16
It's not a coincidence, in that it would be more common for the sort of clause that starts with further to not have a comma there, and my incorrect examples just substituted the words. You could have a sentence that began with "further,..." with a comma, but it would still be a different meaning to "furthermore,..."
– Jon Hanna
Dec 17 '13 at 12:36
3
I disagree. According to Webster's, "further" and "furthermore" have a shared meaning: "in addition to what has been said." I don't find a definition for "furthermore" that restricts it to introducing a new thought. Given that, I believe all of the examples provided above could begin with the word "Furthermore" followed by a comma.
– user78514
Jun 6 '14 at 15:32
2
@user78514 is correct. A new argument clearly goes beyond what was already said, so according to the definitions in the answer, Further could be used whenever Furthermore can. Furthermore, here is another reason, in addition to the one I just gave :)
– Kuhndog
Jan 31 '18 at 16:58
1
1
Just because I am not a native speaker and curious: is it a coincidence that none of your wrong examples start exactly with "Furthermore, ..." (i.e., a sentence starting with "Futhermore" followed by a COMMA)?
– mrsteve
Dec 17 '13 at 12:16
Just because I am not a native speaker and curious: is it a coincidence that none of your wrong examples start exactly with "Furthermore, ..." (i.e., a sentence starting with "Futhermore" followed by a COMMA)?
– mrsteve
Dec 17 '13 at 12:16
It's not a coincidence, in that it would be more common for the sort of clause that starts with further to not have a comma there, and my incorrect examples just substituted the words. You could have a sentence that began with "further,..." with a comma, but it would still be a different meaning to "furthermore,..."
– Jon Hanna
Dec 17 '13 at 12:36
It's not a coincidence, in that it would be more common for the sort of clause that starts with further to not have a comma there, and my incorrect examples just substituted the words. You could have a sentence that began with "further,..." with a comma, but it would still be a different meaning to "furthermore,..."
– Jon Hanna
Dec 17 '13 at 12:36
3
3
I disagree. According to Webster's, "further" and "furthermore" have a shared meaning: "in addition to what has been said." I don't find a definition for "furthermore" that restricts it to introducing a new thought. Given that, I believe all of the examples provided above could begin with the word "Furthermore" followed by a comma.
– user78514
Jun 6 '14 at 15:32
I disagree. According to Webster's, "further" and "furthermore" have a shared meaning: "in addition to what has been said." I don't find a definition for "furthermore" that restricts it to introducing a new thought. Given that, I believe all of the examples provided above could begin with the word "Furthermore" followed by a comma.
– user78514
Jun 6 '14 at 15:32
2
2
@user78514 is correct. A new argument clearly goes beyond what was already said, so according to the definitions in the answer, Further could be used whenever Furthermore can. Furthermore, here is another reason, in addition to the one I just gave :)
– Kuhndog
Jan 31 '18 at 16:58
@user78514 is correct. A new argument clearly goes beyond what was already said, so according to the definitions in the answer, Further could be used whenever Furthermore can. Furthermore, here is another reason, in addition to the one I just gave :)
– Kuhndog
Jan 31 '18 at 16:58
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“Further” is usually employed as an adjective that modifies a noun. For the most part, it is NOT used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Without further delay.”). It is synonymous with “additional.” By contrast, “furthermore” is an adverb that doesn’t modify anything. It is used to support or expand a prior statement. It IS generally used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Furthermore, they allow pets.”). It is synonymous with “in addition.”
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“Further” is usually employed as an adjective that modifies a noun. For the most part, it is NOT used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Without further delay.”). It is synonymous with “additional.” By contrast, “furthermore” is an adverb that doesn’t modify anything. It is used to support or expand a prior statement. It IS generally used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Furthermore, they allow pets.”). It is synonymous with “in addition.”
answered Jun 3 '15 at 13:22
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“Further” is usually employed as an adjective that modifies a noun. For the most part, it is NOT used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Without further delay.”). It is synonymous with “additional.” By contrast, “furthermore” is an adverb that doesn’t modify anything. It is used to support or expand a prior statement. It IS generally used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Furthermore, they allow pets.”). It is synonymous with “in addition.”
answered Jun 3 '15 at 13:22
Prof. MProf. M
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“Further” is usually employed as an adjective that modifies a noun. For the most part, it is NOT used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Without further delay.”). It is synonymous with “additional.” By contrast, “furthermore” is an adverb that doesn’t modify anything. It is used to support or expand a prior statement. It IS generally used at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., “Furthermore, they allow pets.”). It is synonymous with “in addition.”
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Prof. MProf. M
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"Further" and "furthermore" are not interchangeable if you solely look at the dictionary. The definition for "furthermore" clearly concentrates on this usage, which is in contrast to the definition for "further". Merriam-Webster states this definition of "further" as definition 2 and compares it with "moreover". I criticize the dictionaries' lack of examples on words such as this. For example, if you click the link for "moreover", you will be shown that "besides" is a synonym. As a result, non-native English writers get in the habit of writing "Besides, ..." by itself. "Further" evolved to mean furthermore by people writing: "Further to this argument..." and now there is a situation where people think "Further, ...." and "Besides, ..." sound natural and acceptable to everyone. But just by looking at the differences of opinion here, they clearly don't. And if they did, there would be no need to have the word "furthermore".
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"Further" and "furthermore" are not interchangeable if you solely look at the dictionary. The definition for "furthermore" clearly concentrates on this usage, which is in contrast to the definition for "further". Merriam-Webster states this definition of "further" as definition 2 and compares it with "moreover". I criticize the dictionaries' lack of examples on words such as this. For example, if you click the link for "moreover", you will be shown that "besides" is a synonym. As a result, non-native English writers get in the habit of writing "Besides, ..." by itself. "Further" evolved to mean furthermore by people writing: "Further to this argument..." and now there is a situation where people think "Further, ...." and "Besides, ..." sound natural and acceptable to everyone. But just by looking at the differences of opinion here, they clearly don't. And if they did, there would be no need to have the word "furthermore".
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answered Aug 9 '15 at 0:47
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"Further" and "furthermore" are not interchangeable if you solely look at the dictionary. The definition for "furthermore" clearly concentrates on this usage, which is in contrast to the definition for "further". Merriam-Webster states this definition of "further" as definition 2 and compares it with "moreover". I criticize the dictionaries' lack of examples on words such as this. For example, if you click the link for "moreover", you will be shown that "besides" is a synonym. As a result, non-native English writers get in the habit of writing "Besides, ..." by itself. "Further" evolved to mean furthermore by people writing: "Further to this argument..." and now there is a situation where people think "Further, ...." and "Besides, ..." sound natural and acceptable to everyone. But just by looking at the differences of opinion here, they clearly don't. And if they did, there would be no need to have the word "furthermore".
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"Further" and "furthermore" are not interchangeable if you solely look at the dictionary. The definition for "furthermore" clearly concentrates on this usage, which is in contrast to the definition for "further". Merriam-Webster states this definition of "further" as definition 2 and compares it with "moreover". I criticize the dictionaries' lack of examples on words such as this. For example, if you click the link for "moreover", you will be shown that "besides" is a synonym. As a result, non-native English writers get in the habit of writing "Besides, ..." by itself. "Further" evolved to mean furthermore by people writing: "Further to this argument..." and now there is a situation where people think "Further, ...." and "Besides, ..." sound natural and acceptable to everyone. But just by looking at the differences of opinion here, they clearly don't. And if they did, there would be no need to have the word "furthermore".
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edited May 4 '16 at 1:52
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Sven Yargs
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answered Aug 9 '15 at 0:47
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I always thought "further" could not be used to start a sentence and besides, it seems lazy. But Garner's Modern English usage says although "furthermore" is proper, "further" or "moreover" is better. And Merriam-Webster gives both "further" and "furthermore" as synonyms for "moreover". "Further" also has additional meanings referring to (often metaphorical) distance, according to Garner. So from this I would say that "further" can always be used in place of "furthermore" but not vice versa.
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I always thought "further" could not be used to start a sentence and besides, it seems lazy. But Garner's Modern English usage says although "furthermore" is proper, "further" or "moreover" is better. And Merriam-Webster gives both "further" and "furthermore" as synonyms for "moreover". "Further" also has additional meanings referring to (often metaphorical) distance, according to Garner. So from this I would say that "further" can always be used in place of "furthermore" but not vice versa.
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I always thought "further" could not be used to start a sentence and besides, it seems lazy. But Garner's Modern English usage says although "furthermore" is proper, "further" or "moreover" is better. And Merriam-Webster gives both "further" and "furthermore" as synonyms for "moreover". "Further" also has additional meanings referring to (often metaphorical) distance, according to Garner. So from this I would say that "further" can always be used in place of "furthermore" but not vice versa.
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I always thought "further" could not be used to start a sentence and besides, it seems lazy. But Garner's Modern English usage says although "furthermore" is proper, "further" or "moreover" is better. And Merriam-Webster gives both "further" and "furthermore" as synonyms for "moreover". "Further" also has additional meanings referring to (often metaphorical) distance, according to Garner. So from this I would say that "further" can always be used in place of "furthermore" but not vice versa.
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Further - to say if you want some thing more.
eg: clarification has been provided. Further you need any please contact in the below address.
Furthermore- same meaning of Besides.
eg: Please complete the open item today itself, further more kindly update in the tracker.
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Further - to say if you want some thing more.
eg: clarification has been provided. Further you need any please contact in the below address.
Furthermore- same meaning of Besides.
eg: Please complete the open item today itself, further more kindly update in the tracker.
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Further - to say if you want some thing more.
eg: clarification has been provided. Further you need any please contact in the below address.
Furthermore- same meaning of Besides.
eg: Please complete the open item today itself, further more kindly update in the tracker.
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Anish Muhammed.Anish Muhammed.
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Further - to say if you want some thing more.
eg: clarification has been provided. Further you need any please contact in the below address.
Furthermore- same meaning of Besides.
eg: Please complete the open item today itself, further more kindly update in the tracker.
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answered May 3 '16 at 14:07
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