Found 16 stronger alternatives to upgrade your writing.
Addition (simple)
Nuance: Additional
Simple addition.
Boring
We brought extra pencils; furthermore, we brought erasers.
Better
We brought extra pencils; also, we brought erasers.
Addition (common)
Nuance: Add-on
Clear and common.
Boring
We read the article; furthermore, we wrote a summary.
Better
We read the article; in addition, we wrote a summary.
Addition (casual phrase)
Nuance: Extra
Casual; narrative-friendly.
Boring
We had homework. Furthermore, we had a project due Friday.
Better
We had homework. On top of that, we had a project due Friday.
Addition (casual)
Nuance: Extra
Casual tone.
Boring
We need notebooks; furthermore, we need a folder.
Better
We need notebooks; plus, we need a folder.
Addition (formal-ish)
Nuance: Extra point
Adds another point with emphasis.
Boring
The plan is inexpensive. Furthermore, it is effective.
Better
The plan is inexpensive. What is more, it is effective.
Addition (formal)
Nuance: Extra
Essay-friendly.
Boring
Furthermore, we should check our work before we submit it.
Better
Additionally, we should check our work before we submit it.
Addition (extra point)
Nuance: Extra
Slightly conversational.
Boring
Furthermore, we have enough time to fix it today.
Better
Besides, we have enough time to fix it today.
Addition (phrase)
Nuance: Extra
Clear; slightly longer.
Boring
We practiced every day. Furthermore, we asked for feedback.
Better
We practiced every day. In addition to that, we asked for feedback.
Addition (formal)
Nuance: Emphasis
Very close meaning; common in essays.
Boring
Furthermore, the evidence is strong and reliable.
Better
Moreover, the evidence is strong and reliable.
Addition (emphasis)
Nuance: Emphatic
Adds emphasis.
Boring
Furthermore, the solution is quick to use.
Better
Not only that, the solution is quick to use.
Addition (phrase)
Nuance: Extra
Common phrase.
Boring
The lesson was helpful. Furthermore, the examples were clear.
Better
The lesson was helpful. To add to that, the examples were clear.
Addition (formal-ish)
Nuance: Noted
Good for reports.
Boring
Furthermore, the data came from reliable sources.
Better
Also worth noting is that the data came from reliable sources.
Addition (explicit)
Nuance: Explicit
Very clear for essays.
Boring
Furthermore, the schedule gives us more time.
Better
Another point is that the schedule gives us more time.
Addition (emphasis)
Nuance: Emphatic
Adds an extra detail with emphasis.
Boring
The room was crowded; furthermore, it was very noisy.
Better
The room was crowded, not to mention very noisy.
Addition (formal phrase)
Nuance: Extra
Formal; “in addition.”
Boring
We had homework. Furthermore, we had a project due Friday.
Better
We had homework. Over and above that, we had a project due Friday.
Addition (old-fashioned)
Nuance: Extra
Old-fashioned; use rarely.
Boring
The backpack was heavy; furthermore, it was uncomfortable.
Better
The backpack was heavy and uncomfortable, to boot.