moreover

American  

[mawr-oh-ver, mohr-, mawr-oh-ver, mohr-] / mɔrˈoʊ vər, moʊr-, ˈmɔrˌoʊ vər, ˈmoʊr- /

adverb

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

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moreover British  

/ mɔːˈrəʊvə /

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

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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.  

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. 

Related Words

See besides.

Etymology

Origin of moreover

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

Compare meaning

How does moreover compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• moreover vs. furthermore

Explanation

Use the adverb moreover to add information that supports what’s already been said. You have to go shopping on Saturday to buy new tube socks, and moreover, you need to get a birthday present for your mom. Breaking moreover into more and over helps you remember what it means: more information over what has already been said. When you hear someone use moreover that tips you off that whatever follows is going to relate to what came before. You can think of moreover as a formal way of saying besides. You may be sick of your brother always getting out of doing the chores, and, moreover, the guy has a really bad attitude about taking on responsibility.

Example Sentences

"This switching was permanent and, moreover, the topology influences the switching dynamics," says Smoleński.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Buyers, moreover, face a number of headwinds that could dilute the impact of lower rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

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 • Nov. 24, 2025

Mahler’s Second, moreover, could almost be a typically ghost-haunted Noh play.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

It seemed, moreover, that he was not just a juggler, but some kind of spy.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi