moreover
/mɔ:'rouvə/
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Definition
- 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
- 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