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moreover

moreover

175 3.8
Adds extra information that supports a previous statement
  • adverb
  • /mɔrˈoʊvər/
  • Formal
translation icon : además
  • Moreover, in Article 9 of this law, it is forbidden to collect personal data, meaning those who later came to power.
  • moreover, research
  • moreover, the study
  • moreover, many

Consuming, moreover, was far from a passive act politically.

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Examples

  • The police, moreover, were widely reported to be corrupt and incompetent.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Such data, moreover, were used to confirm the link between poverty and illness.

    Academic text (2011)
  • All the code is in here and moreover, it's unique.

  • We find that it's increasing and moreover, it's increasing for girls but not for boys.

  • Even for powerful actors, moreover, actions speak louder than words.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Moreover, arrest figures can highlight patterns of illegal immigration but cannot explain why they change.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Bush and his advisers, moreover, were hardly alone in seeking regime change abroad in the wake of 9/11.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Moreover, Beijing is wary of an outright breach with Washington, its most important bilateral relationship.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Moreover, given its key location, Syria was vital for maintaining the Iranian lifeline to Hezbollah.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The project is behind schedule; moreover, the budget has also been exceeded.

Synonyms

in fact
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1.0

Shows that something is true, often when it is different from what was said

adds supporting information rather than primarily stressing truth or contrast
besides
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1.0

To add another reason or fact

is more neutral and focuses on supporting the earlier statement
in addition
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453 1.2

Adds extra information

is used to add supporting information that confirms the prior idea
furthermore
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  • Formal
210 3.6

Adds an extra point that supports what was said

adds extra support in a more neutral, general way
for that matter
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198 3.9

It is also true of something just mentioned

adds supporting information about the previous idea rather than broad extension
additionally
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  • Formal
111 3.6

To give another fact or idea

adds supporting information without stressing formality or tone
another thing
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11 1.6

A phrase to add an extra point and mention a problem when speaking or writing

is used to give extra supporting information in a neutral tone
what is more
vsmoreover
  • Formal
5 3.5

Adds more important or surprising information

adds supporting information without necessarily stressing surprise or importance
nay
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  • Archaic
1 8.2

To add a stronger or clearer idea after a previous statement

adds supportive extra information without correcting or opposing the prior point
further
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1 1.0

To add a new point or give extra information

serves to give additional support rather than start a new topic
therewithal
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  • Archaic
9.9

In addition to what was just said

uses added information mainly to support or emphasize the previous point

Antonyms

however
  • Formal
2.6

Shows a contrast with what was said before

How Emphatic

indeed
1.0
what is more
  • Formal
5 3.5
moreover
  • Formal
175 3.8
also
1.0

Surface Forms

moreover positive

Morphology

moreover = more (transparent) = over + more

The adverb is a direct combination of 'more' + 'over' meaning 'in addition', which is readily inferable from the components. [Postprocessing: moved 'over' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Moreover comes from the two simple words more and over, which together mean 'more' and 'on top of that'. Think of it as saying 'more, on top of that' when you add a strong extra point. So, moreover is used to introduce extra information that supports what you just said.