Cool MateFurthermore vs It won't be just
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Furthermore
FormalTop 2,000 (common)B2adverb
It won't be just
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most formal: FurthermoreMost common: Furthermore
| Furthermore | It won't be just | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɪt wəʊnt bi dʒʌst//🇺🇸 //ɪt woʊnt bi dʒʌst// |
| Meaning | Also; in addition to what was said before. | It will not only be this. |
| Example | He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her. | It won't be just a simple task; there will be challenges ahead. |
| Register | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | furthermore, it is important, furthermore, we should consider, furthermore, studies show | it won't be just about, it won't be just for, it won't be just this, it won't be just a matter of, it won't be just words |
| Antonyms | however, nevertheless | - |
| Common mistakes | 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. | Omitting 'just' makes the phrase unclear., Confusing it with other negative phrases., Using it in overly formal settings. |
| Usage notes | 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. | Use this phrase to emphasize that there is more to consider. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts but may be avoided in very formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Furthermore vs It won't be just
What's the difference between Furthermore and It won't be just?
Furthermore: Also; in addition to what was said before. It won't be just: It will not only be this.
Which is more formal: Furthermore and It won't be just?
Furthermore is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Furthermore and It won't be just?
Furthermore is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Furthermore: He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her. It won't be just: It won't be just a simple task; there will be challenges ahead.
Can I use Furthermore and It won't be just interchangeably?
Not always. Furthermore and It won't be just 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.