linking adverb · academic
moreover
UK/mɔːˈrəʊvə(r)/US/mɔːrˈoʊvər/mo·RE·o·ver
used to add extra information that supports what has just been said; formal
Examples
“The plan is impractical; moreover, it would cost too much.”
“Many people are unemployed; moreover, young graduates struggle to find jobs.”
“The scheme failed to reach its targets; moreover, it damaged public trust.”
Band 8 sentence
“The proposal not only ignores environmental concerns; moreover, it could widen social inequalities if implemented.”
Collocations
- Moreover, + clause
- not only ...; moreover, ...
Word family
Common mistakes
Moreover we must consider...→Moreover, we must consider...
More over, this is wrong.→Moreover, this is wrong.
Say it for a higher band
5and also→6also→7+moreover
Synonyms
furthermore
in addition
Easily confused
furthermore
“Furthermore, the cost would be prohibitive for small businesses.”
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