Cool MateAnd beyond vs Furthermore vs Plus
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
And beyond
Furthermore
Plus
| And beyond | Furthermore | Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ænd bɪˈjɒnd//🇺🇸 //ænd bɪˈjɑnd// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/plʌs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/plʌs/"]/ |
| Meaning | And what comes after that | Also; in addition to what was said before. | to add something or indicate more |
| Example | This plan will help our business grow and beyond. | He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her. | Two plus five is seven. |
| Register | Neutral | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 | B1 |
| Part of speech | adverb | preposition | |
| Collocations | go and beyond, think and beyond, reach and beyond, explore and beyond | furthermore, it is important, furthermore, we should consider, furthermore, studies show | plus sign, costs plus fees, plus one, plus points, plus benefits |
| Antonyms | - | however, nevertheless | minus, less |
| Common mistakes | Incorrectly used in formal writing., Confusion with 'and more'., Using it without a clear reference point. | Using 'furthermore' in informal speech too often., Confusing 'furthermore' with 'besides' which can have a different tone., Placing a comma before 'furthermore' incorrectly in sentence structure. | Confused with 'add' in some contexts., Misusing 'plus' to mean 'however'., Overusing in formal writing instead of 'in addition'. |
| Usage notes | Used to suggest that something extends further than mentioned. Common in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for storytelling and discussions. | Use 'furthermore' to add information in formal writing or speech. It's less common in casual conversation. Avoid starting sentences with it in informal contexts. | Used in calculations, to express positivity, or to add details. Avoid in overly formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: And beyond vs Furthermore vs Plus
What's the difference between And beyond, Furthermore, and Plus?
And beyond: And what comes after that Furthermore: Also; in addition to what was said before. Plus: to add something or indicate more
Which is more formal: And beyond, Furthermore, and Plus?
Furthermore is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: And beyond, Furthermore, and Plus?
Plus is the most common in everyday English.
Which is more advanced: And beyond, Furthermore, and Plus?
Furthermore is the highest level, at B2, on the CEFR scale.
Can you show an example of each?
And beyond: This plan will help our business grow and beyond. Furthermore: He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her. Plus: Two plus five is seven.
Can I use And beyond, Furthermore, and Plus interchangeably?
Not always. And beyond, Furthermore, and Plus are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.