Furthermore vs Although - What's the difference?
furthermore | although |
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information.
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But, except.
As an adverb furthermore
is in addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information.As a conjunction although is
though, even though, in spite of the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.furthermore
English
Adverb
(en adverb)Philip J. Bushnell
Solvents, Ethanol, Car Crashes & Tolerance, passage=Surprisingly, this analysis revealed that acute exposure to solvent vapors at concentrations below those associated with long-term effects appears to increase the risk of a fatal automobile accident. Furthermore , this increase in risk is comparable to the risk of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type of cancer.}}
Synonyms
* moreover * what is morealthough
English
Alternative forms
* altho (informal) * altho' * allthough (obsolete)Conjunction
(English Conjunctions)citation, passage=The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen.
Tottenham 3-1 Shamrock Rovers, passage=With the north London derby to come at the weekend, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp opted to rest many of his key players, although he brought back Aaron Lennon after a month out through injury.}}
citation, passage=Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.}}