Cool MateFurthermore vs There's more
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Furthermore
FormalTop 2,000 (common)B2adverb
There's more
Top 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Furthermore
| Furthermore | There's more | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðeəz mɔː//🇺🇸 //ðɛrz mɔr// |
| Meaning | Also; in addition to what was said before. | There is an additional amount or number. |
| Example | He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her. | I found this old book, but there's more in the attic. |
| Register | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | furthermore, it is important, furthermore, we should consider, furthermore, studies show | there's more to it, there's more than meets the eye, there's more available, there's more information, there's more options |
| 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. | Confused with 'there's many more' - should use 'there are many more'., Using it without context - always provide what 'more' refers to., Forgetting to use 'there is' for singular and 'there are' for plural. |
| 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. | 'There's more' is used to indicate additional information or items. It is casual and suitable in conversation but may be less formal in writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Furthermore vs There's more
What's the difference between Furthermore and There's more?
Furthermore: Also; in addition to what was said before. There's more: There is an additional amount or number.
Which is more formal: Furthermore and There's more?
Furthermore is the most formal of these.
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's more: I found this old book, but there's more in the attic.
Can I use Furthermore and There's more interchangeably?
Not always. Furthermore and There's more 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.