adverb
moreover
maw-ROH-vuh
adverb
1
On top of what has already been said; furthermore.
"The flat is cheap; moreover, it is close to the station."
"She is talented and, moreover, works harder than anyone else on the team."
How to Use Moreover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal way to add another point on top of one you just made.
When to use it
Fairly formal — common in essays and reports, less common in casual speech, where "and also" or "plus" would be used instead.
Common pairings
moreover, it
moreover, the
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Etymology
From Middle English more + over, literally "more besides."