Meaning & use
moreover
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Meaning
adverbnot comparable
Used to introduce an extra point that supports or strengthens what you have just said.
Grammar: Usually opens a sentence or clause and is followed by a comma: Moreover, the plan is cheap.
Patterns
- Moreover, + clause
The proposal is too expensive. Moreover, it would take years to finish.
The tenant never paid on time; moreover, he damaged the flat.
The study is well designed. Moreover, its results have been confirmed twice.
Common combinations
- Moreover, it
- Moreover, it costs far less than the alternatives.
- and moreover
- She was late, and moreover she was rude.
- Moreover, the
- Moreover, the data support this view.
Synonyms and how they differ
- furthermore
- Furthermore is nearly identical and equally formal.
- besides
- Besides is less formal and often adds a reason against something.
- also
- Also is neutral and simply adds, without the sense of building an argument.
- in addition
- In addition is slightly plainer and common in lists of points.
Opposites
Commonly confused: moreover or however? moreover or moreover vs more over?
moreover vs however
However introduces a contrast; moreover adds a point in the same direction.
moreover vs moreover vs more over
Moreover is a single word; do not write it as two words.
Practice
The hotel is cheap and clean. ____, it is only five minutes from the station.
Choose one answer.
Moreover adds another advantage. However and otherwise signal contrast or consequence, and instead signals replacement.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “moreover”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.