linking adverb · formal
Moreover
UK/mɔːˈrəʊvə/US/ˌmɔrˈoʊvər/mo·RE·o·ver
used to add an extra point that supports or emphasises what has just been said
Examples
“The project reduced costs. Moreover, it improved staff morale.”
“Moreover, the data are consistent across different countries.”
“The committee approved the plan; moreover, funding was allocated.”
Band 8 sentence
“Moreover, longitudinal evidence indicates that early childhood interventions yield substantial long-term educational benefits.”
Collocations
- Moreover, + clause (sentence starter)
- Moreover + subject + verb
Word family
Common mistakes
More over, the results were surprising.→Moreover, the results were surprising.
The study was small and moreover it was cheap.→The study was small; moreover, it was cheap.
Say it for a higher band
5Also→6Besides→7+Moreover
Synonyms
furthermore
besides
Easily confused
Furthermore
“Moreover, the survey revealed a steady increase in public support.”
Related words
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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