moreover
gb/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ us/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/
B2
English
~ 2100
Senses
0 senses
adverb
formal
B2
relation
1
in addition; besides
Used to give more information that supports what you just said.
Usage pattern:
[statement]; moreover, [statement]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'moreover' with contrast words like 'however'. 'Moreover' adds information, it does not introduce an opposite idea.
Synonyms
furthermore (Very close in meaning, but may sound slightly more formal or academic.)
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besides (Less formal and more common in spoken English.)
Antonyms
however (Introduces contrast rather than addition.)
Collocations
moreover, it is
|and moreover
|moreover, this shows
Themes
communication
|writing
|argumentation
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The plan is risky; moreover, it will be expensive to implement.
- She is an excellent researcher; moreover, she is a skilled communicator.
- The proposal lacks detail; moreover, it fails to address key concerns.
Learner examples
- The hotel is cheap. Moreover, it is very clean.
- He is smart. Moreover, he works very hard.
- The movie was funny. Moreover, the music was great.
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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