moreover

[ mawr-oh-ver, mohr-, mawr-oh-ver, mohr- ]

adverb

1. in addition to what has been said; further; besides.

moreover

/ mɔːˈrəʊvə /

sentence connector

1. in addition to what has already been said; furthermore

Word History and Origins

Origin of moreover¹

First recorded in 1325–75, moreover is from Middle English more over. See more, over

Synonym Study

See besides.

Example Sentences

In practical terms, moreover, most people grasp that raising the corporate tax rate is not a growth plan and it will lower profits and accordingly reduce stock gains.

From Salon

Payare’s program, moreover, demonstrated both how the orchestra could come across in a traditional Beethoven concerto as well as in an orchestral showpiece.

From Los Angeles Times

Employment figures, moreover, can be hard to validate.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s very minimal — vintage pants, no shirt, gold chains — but he looks so f—ing cool and moreover, totally natural, authentic.

From Los Angeles Times

Their proposal, moreover, says that nothing can block states from “implementing health and safety standards regarding the practice of in vitro fertilization.”

From Los Angeles Times

More About Moreover

What is a basic definition of moreover?

Moreover is an adverb that means in addition to what has been said.

Moreover is used to transition into additional information or to connect a sentence to a related one that has already been said.

Like additionally and besides, moreover is often used to begin a sentence.

• Used in a sentence: I can’t afford a dog. Moreover, my landlord doesn’t allow pets in the apartments.  

Moreover can be used in the middle of a sentence to indicate that one thought is connected to a previous one.

• Used in a sentence: I liked this book because it was well-written and, moreover, told a very interesting story. 

Where does moreover come from?

The first records of moreover come from around 1325. It comes from the Middle English more over and is formed from the adverbs more and over.

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What are some synonyms for moreover?

• additionally
• furthermore
• also
• besides
• in addition 

What are some words that share a root or word element with moreover?

• more
• over

What are some words that often get used in discussing moreover?

• and
• plus
• to boot

How is moreover used in real life?

Moreover is used to present more than one fact, reason, or related sentence.

Looks like the #Browns have found their identity on offense. They’ve scored 30+ in three straight games. Moreover, they’ve committed to the ground game and it’s paid huge dividends. Smash-mouth football is their DNA.

— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) October 4, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court is not going to change these election results. This is not the 2000 election, where only 537 votes in Florida separated the candidates. Moreover, there is no evidence of illegal activity. Counting ballots is not fraud. It is democracy.

— Dave Aronberg (@aronberg) November 6, 2020

Not to brag, but I can embed links in Markdown from the first try.

Moreover, I can create images with links. 😅

— ️️ (@catalinmpit) January 30, 2021

Try using moreover!

Is moreover used correctly in the following sentence?

I hated the movie because the acting was terrible and, moreover, the story didn’t make any sense.