Cool MateFurthermore vs There is also life
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Furthermore
FormalTop 2,000 (common)B2adverb
There is also life
Top 3,000 (common)
Most formal: FurthermoreMost common: Furthermore
| Furthermore | There is also life | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðeə r ɪz ˈɔːlsəʊ laɪf//🇺🇸 //ðɛr ɪz ˈɔlsoʊ laɪf// |
| Meaning | Also; in addition to what was said before. | Life exists or is present as well. |
| Example | He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her. | In this ecosystem, there is also life beneath the surface. |
| Register | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | furthermore, it is important, furthermore, we should consider, furthermore, studies show | there is also, also in life, there is, life exists, there is more |
| 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. | Using 'there is' with uncountable nouns when countable is needed., Omitting subject after 'there is'., Confusing 'there is' with 'there are' for plural subjects. |
| 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. | Commonly used to highlight the presence of something in addition to previously mentioned points or items. Suitable for both spoken and written English. |
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Frequently asked questions: Furthermore vs There is also life
What's the difference between Furthermore and There is also life?
Furthermore: Also; in addition to what was said before. There is also life: Life exists or is present as well.
Which is more formal: Furthermore and There is also life?
Furthermore is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Furthermore and There is also life?
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. There is also life: In this ecosystem, there is also life beneath the surface.
Can I use Furthermore and There is also life interchangeably?
Not always. Furthermore and There is also life 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.