Meaning & use
addition word
A word or phrase, such as 'moreover' or 'furthermore,' used to add extra information to a sentence or paragraph.
See it in a sentence
Teachers ask students to use addition words like 'also' and 'in addition' to connect ideas.
She began the second paragraph with the addition word 'furthermore' to build on her point.
A note on using this word
Addition words are a category of transition words that introduce extra supporting information, unlike words that show contrast or cause and effect.
Words with a similar meaning
transition wordconnective
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