moreover
Americanadverb
Usage
What 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.
- Used in a sentence: I liked this book because it was well-written and, moreover, told a very interesting story.
Related Words
See besides.
Etymology
Origin of moreover
First recorded in 1325–75, moreover is from Middle English more over. See more, over
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Example Sentences
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"In our article, we show that the generalized dipole model describes the existing data more accurately than previous dipole models and, moreover, works well in a wider range of proton collision energies," Prof. Kutak says.
From Science Daily
Stablecoins' links to traditional financial markets -- stablecoin provider Tether is among the world's largest purchasers of short-term US government debt -- moreover meant there were contagion risks, the economists warned.
From Barron's
These skills, moreover, and this predominance, reflected a vital feeling for raw materials, a deep aesthetic sense and a work ethic rooted in steely perseverance and in a respect for long apprenticeship and repetitive training.
It said the accusations were almost 30 years old and called them "very serious and, moreover, false".
From Barron's
Even if schools agree to it, moreover, there is little accountability if some teachers refuse to teach it.
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