moreover
gb/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ us/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/
B2
English
~ 2100
továbbá, emellett, ezenkívül, ráadásul
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[statement]; moreover, [statement]
The plan is risky; moreover, it will be expensive to implement.
A terv kockázatos; ráadásul költséges lesz megvalósítani.
She is an excellent researcher; moreover, she is a skilled communicator.
Kiváló kutató; emellett ügyes kommunikátor is.
The proposal lacks detail; moreover, it fails to address key concerns.
Learner examples
The hotel is cheap. Moreover, it is very clean.
A hotel olcsó. Ráadásul nagyon tiszta.
He is smart. Moreover, he works very hard.
Okos. Ráadásul nagyon keményen dolgozik.
The movie was funny. Moreover, the music was great.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'moreover' with contrast words like 'however'. 'Moreover' adds information, it does not introduce an opposite idea.
Meaning
in addition; besides
Collocations
moreover, it is
|and moreover
|moreover, this shows
Synonyms
furthermore (Very close in meaning, but may sound slightly more formal or academic.)
|
besides (Less formal and more common in spoken English.)
Antonyms
however (Introduces contrast rather than addition.)
Themes
communication
|writing
|argumentation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to give more information that supports what you just said.
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been stated.
Grammar
Dictionary form
moreover
IPA
GB/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/
US/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/
Syllables & stress
moreover (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: moreover
- Plural: moreovers
Word family
Forms
moreovers
noun
Expressions
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