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.
Synonym Usage
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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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
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The “Walküre” production, moreover, further expresses his desire to remain connected with L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Models like Helfer’s Six always knew what they were; moreover, we were reminded at the top of each episode that they had a plan.
From Salon ● May 5, 2026
In fact, however, he had no involvement with either; moreover his representation of black people throughout his work was unfailingly compassionate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
"This switching was permanent and, moreover, the topology influences the switching dynamics," says Smoleński.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 3, 2026
Aristotle’s universe is finite and spherical; moreover, it is not surrounded by infinite space and there is no such thing as empty space.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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