FURTHERMORE

furthermore, moreover, what is more

(adverb) in addition; “computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time; furthermore, their quality is improving”; “the cellar was dark; moreover, mice nested there”; “what is more, there’s no sign of a change”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

furthermore (not comparable)

In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information.

Synonyms

• additionally

• also

• moreover

• what is more

Source: Wiktionary


Fur"ther*more", adv.

Definition: or conj. Moreover; besides; in addition to what has been said.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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