Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In addition; furthermore: Used to introduce a statement that adds to or strengthens a previous point, often indicating that the additional information is of equal or greater importance.

Usage

• Position in a sentence: "Moreover" typically appears at the beginning of a clause or sentence, followed by a comma. It is used to connect ideas in formal writing and speech.
• Function: It signals that the upcoming information supports, emphasizes, or adds a significant point to what was just stated.

Examples

• The plan is too risky. Moreover, it is far too expensive.
• She is an excellent researcher. Moreover, she has extensive field experience.
• The data is incomplete. Moreover, the methodology used is questionable.

Advanced Usage

• "and moreover": Sometimes used for added emphasis, though "moreover" alone is standard.
  • The evidence is circumstantial, and moreover, it was obtained illegally.
• In academic/formal writing: "Moreover" is a common transitional word to build a logical argument, often used similarly to "furthermore" or "in addition."

Variants and Related Words

• Furthermore (adv): In addition; besides (often interchangeable with "moreover").
• In addition (phrase): As an extra point or fact.
• Additionally (adv): Used to add more information.
• What is more (phrase): An idiomatic alternative with the same function.

Synonyms

• Furthermore
• Additionally
• Besides
• Also
• Further

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "What is more": An idiomatic phrase serving the same conjunctive function.
  • The car is unreliable. What is more, it's a gas guzzler.
• "On top of that": A more informal phrase for adding a point, often one that compounds a problem or benefit.
  • The flight was delayed. On top of that, our luggage was lost.

Adverb

1. in addition; furthermore, their quality is improving"; moreover, mice nested there"
   • computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time
   • the cellar was dark
   • what is more, there's no sign of a change