Definitions
- Used to add more information or evidence to support a point. - Used to introduce an additional idea or argument. - Used to emphasize a point already made.
- Used to introduce a new point that supports or reinforces a previous statement. - Used to add another reason or example to support an argument. - Used to emphasize the importance of a point already made.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to add more information or evidence to support a point.
- 2Both words are used to introduce an additional idea or argument.
- 3Both words are used to emphasize a point already made.
- 4Both words are adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Furthermore is more commonly used in formal writing, while moreover can be used in both formal and informal writing.
- 2Position: Furthermore is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence, while moreover can be placed at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
- 3Meaning: Furthermore emphasizes the continuation of a previous point, while moreover introduces a new point that supports or reinforces a previous statement.
- 4Frequency: Furthermore is less common than moreover in everyday language.
Remember this!
Furthermore and moreover are synonyms that are used to add more information or evidence to support a point, introduce an additional idea or argument, and emphasize a point already made. However, furthermore is more formal and emphasizes the continuation of a previous point, while moreover can be used in both formal and informal writing and introduces a new point that supports or reinforces a previous statement.
