can 'further' be used in place of 'furthermore'?

Question

for example,
... further, i have heard a lot of good things abt you..

Answer 1

absolutely.

in fact, in some places, it may be preferred, usually in the name of brevity.

Answer 2

No. Look at the meanings:

FURTHER-
To, from, or at considerable distance: a cat that had strayed far from home.
To or at a specific distance, degree, or position: Just how far are you taking this argument?
To a considerable degree; much: felt far better yesterday; eyes that seemed far too close together.
Not at all; anything but: seems far from content; a test of strength that was far from a failure.
To an advanced point or stage: a brilliant student who will go far.


And FURTHERMORE-
In addition; moreover.

Answer 3

no, I don't think so. Further is like to "further your learning", though it is often used like "i went further than you", in which case the word is supposed to be "farther". Furthermore is like "in addition to", so "further" would not take the place of furthermore under any circumstances that I can think of.

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

Yes it can, and often is.