linking phrase (informal) · informal
what's more
UK/wɒts mɔː(r)/US/wʌts mɔːr/what's·MORE
used in informal speech to add another point, more conversational than formal linkers
Examples
“I love studying languages; what's more, it helps me understand different cultures.”
“He's unreliable and, what's more, he never shows up on time.”
“The course is fun; what's more, it's free for students.”
Band 8 sentence
“I enjoy volunteering because it connects me with the community; what's more, it has helped me develop leadership skills.”
Collocations
- What's more, + clause
- Used often in spoken answers in Part 1/2
Word family
Common mistakes
What's more, I think that in my essay.→What's more, I think that.
Whats more→What's more
Say it for a higher band
5and also→6also→7+what's more
Synonyms
besides
what is more
Easily confused
what is more
“What is more, the results were statistically significant.”
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