connector (phrase) · informal
What's more
UK/wɒts mɔː/US/wʌts mɔːr/what's·MORE
used to add another point that supports or strengthens what was just said
Examples
“The hotel was cheap. What's more, it was only five minutes from the station.”
“She completed the project on time, and what's more she stayed within budget.”
“The course is interesting. What's more, you get a certificate at the end.”
Band 8 sentence
“The study shows clear benefits for students. What's more, long‑term tracking suggests those benefits persist into adulthood.”
Collocations
- What's more, + clause
- often used in spoken English to add information
Word family
Common mistakes
Whats more→What's more
What's more, ... (in formal Task 2 essays)→Additionally, ...
Say it for a higher band
5Also→6Besides→7+What's more
Synonyms
Besides
Easily confused
Besides
“Besides, the traffic is usually lighter on Sundays.”
Related words
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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