moreover
gb/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ us/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/
B2
Anglais
~ 2100
Sens
0 sens
adverb
formal
B2
relation
1
in addition; besides
Used to give more information that supports what you just said.
Schéma d’usage :
[statement]; moreover, [statement]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'moreover' with contrast words like 'however'. 'Moreover' adds information, it does not introduce an opposite idea.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
however (Introduces contrast rather than addition.)
Collocations
moreover, it is
|and moreover
|moreover, this shows
Thèmes
communication
|writing
|argumentation
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
moreover
API
GB/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/
US/mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
moreover (1 syllabe)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: moreover
- Plural: moreovers
Famille de mots
Forms
moreovers
noun
Expressions
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