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moreover

[mawr-oh-ver, mohr-, mawr-oh-ver, mohr-]

adverb

  1. in addition to what has been said; further; besides.



moreover

/ ɔːˈəʊə /

  1. in addition to what has already been said; furthermore

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of moreover1

First recorded in 1325–75, moreover is from Middle English more over. See more, over
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Synonym Study

See besides.
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Example Sentences

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Private loans, moreover, lack some of the consumer protections traditionally provided by government loans, including deferrals, and typically carry higher interest rates.

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The New York Philharmonic, moreover, has many younger players.

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Trump’s hair-trigger reversals, moreover, undermine any effect they might have had.

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Many a pop star, moreover, has turned to orchestral writing lately.

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California, moreover, has established “regional centers throughout the state that provide evaluations and service coordination for persons with disabilities and their families.”

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When To Use

is a basic definition of moreover?

Moreover is an adverb that means in addition to what has been said.Moreover is used to transition into additional information or to connect a sentence to a related one that has already been said.Like additionally and besides, moreover is often used to begin a sentence.



  • Used in a sentence: I can’t afford a dog. Moreover, my landlord doesn’t allow pets in the apartments.  


Moreover can be used in the middle of a sentence to indicate that one thought is connected to a previous one.



  • Used in a sentence: I liked this book because it was well-written and, moreover, told a very interesting story. 


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