Definitions
- Used to add information or ideas that are related to the previous statement. - Used to introduce an additional point or fact that supports the main argument. - Used to indicate agreement or similarity with a previous statement.
- Used to introduce a new point or idea that builds upon the previous one. - Used to provide additional evidence or support for an argument. - Used to emphasize the importance of a point or idea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to add information or ideas to a previous statement.
- 2Both words are used to introduce additional points or facts that support the main argument.
- 3Both words are used to indicate agreement or similarity with a previous statement.
- 4Both words are conjunctions that connect ideas together.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Furthermore is more formal than also.
- 2Position: Also can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence, while furthermore is typically used at the beginning of a sentence.
- 3Emphasis: Furthermore emphasizes the importance of a point or idea more strongly than also.
- 4Usage: Also is more commonly used in everyday language, while furthermore is more often used in academic or professional writing.
- 5Connotation: Furthermore can imply a logical progression or sequence of ideas, while also can imply a more casual or conversational tone.
Remember this!
Also and furthermore are both conjunctions used to connect ideas together and add information to a previous statement. However, furthermore is more formal and emphasizes the importance of a point or idea more strongly than also. Also is more versatile and can be used in various positions within a sentence, while furthermore is typically used at the beginning of a sentence in academic or professional writing.
