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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. 

The first records of moreover come from around 1325. It comes from the Middle English more over and is formed from the adverbs more and over.

What are some synonyms for moreover?

• additionally
• furthermore
• also
• besides
• in addition 

What are some words that share a root or word element with moreover?

• more
• over

What are some words that often get used in discussing moreover?

• and
• plus
• to boot

Moreover is used to present more than one fact, reason, or related sentence.

Looks like the #Browns have found their identity on offense. They’ve scored 30+ in three straight games. Moreover, they’ve committed to the ground game and it’s paid huge dividends. Smash-mouth football is their DNA.

— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) October 4, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court is not going to change these election results. This is not the 2000 election, where only 537 votes in Florida separated the candidates. Moreover, there is no evidence of illegal activity. Counting ballots is not fraud. It is democracy.

— Dave Aronberg (@aronberg) November 6, 2020

Not to brag, but I can embed links in Markdown from the first try.

Moreover, I can create images with links. 😅

— ️️ (@catalinmpit) January 30, 2021

Is moreover used correctly in the following sentence?

I hated the movie because the acting was terrible and, moreover, the story didn’t make any sense.