Moreover: Definition, Usage, and Examples

Meaning 1：in addition (moreover)

moreover 🔊

/mɔːrˈoʊvər/

adv.

Used to add another point that supports or strengthens what you just said.

Speaker using moreover gesture to add a stronger point in presentation

in addition 🔊

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/ɪn əˈdɪʃən/

adv.

Used to introduce an additional point that reinforces or supports a previous statement.

📁 Category：Language Evolution 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'more' (Old English 'māra') and 'over' (Old English 'ofer').

💡 Mnemonic

More + over = adding extra info. Think: 'More over, I have another point!'

📖 Example

The new community garden saves money on groceries; moreover, it brings neighbors together and creates a beautiful shared space. 🔊 The new community garden saves money on groceries; moreover, it brings neighbors together and creates a beautiful shared space.

🔗 Collocations

and moreover – Used to add a stronger point after a previous one.

moreover, it – Furthermore, it (introducing an extra supporting detail).

not only...but moreover – Emphasizes that additional information is even more important.

🔄 Synonyms

furthermore (adv.) – Used to add another point in a discussion.

in addition (adv.) – Indicates an extra element or piece of information.

besides (adv.) – Introduces an additional reason or point.

🚫 Antonyms

however (adv.) – Used to introduce a contrasting point, opposite of adding support.

📖 Cultural Story

From Old English 'māra' (more) + 'ofer' (over). Originally meant 'to a greater degree' and evolved to introduce an additional point. It is a key discourse marker in formal English.