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moreover

/mɔːrˈəʊvə/

[/mɔːrˈəʊvə/]

in addition; besides

Advancedadverb

Definition

Used to add a further and often stronger point.

Example

The house is spacious; moreover, it is located in a quiet neighborhood.

The house is spacious; moreover, it is located in a quiet neighborhood.

Etymology

From "more" plus "over," meaning beyond what was said.

How & Where It’s Used

Formal; introduces an additional, reinforcing argument in writing.

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