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

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adverb

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

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Origin of moreover

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

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See besides.

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Moreover, the crippling restrictions resulted in the North partially shutting down weapons programs for lack of funds.
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Moreover, for America there is a fundamental imperative to act.
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Moreover, the exhibition begs the question: how do we come to privilege certain images?
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Moreover, uneducated Americans have a competitive advantage because of their fluency in English.
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Time and accident had changed him; moreover, he could bring art to the assistance of nature.
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Moreover, the ability to perform miracles is but a function of spirituality.
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He was, moreover, genuinely interested in the men, and wishful to know how they conducted themselves in their new spheres.
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Moreover, Mr. Leary had been the recipient of unlimited praise upon the ingenuity and the uniqueness expressed in his costume.
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Moreover, they opened a handsome casino and less reputable gambling houses with the object of collecting further toll.
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British Dictionary definitions for moreover

moreover

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in addition to what has already been said; furthermore

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Word Origin and History for moreover

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adv.

late 14c., in phrase and yit more ouer "there is more to say;" from more (adv.) + over (adv.). Written as one word from late 14c.

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