MOREOVER

furthermore, moreover, what is more

(adverb) in addition; ā€œcomputer chess games are getting cheaper all the time; furthermore, their quality is improvingā€; ā€œthe cellar was dark; moreover, mice nested thereā€; ā€œwhat is more, thereā€™s no sign of a changeā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

moreover (not comparable)

(conjunctive) In addition to what has been said; furthermore; additionally.

Synonyms

du reste

• furthermore

• further

Anagrams

• overmore

Source: Wiktionary


More*o"ver, adv. Etym: [More + over.]

Definition: Beyond what has been said; further; besides; in addition; furthermore; also; likewise. Moreover, he hath left you all his walks. Shak.

Syn.

– Besides, Moreover. Of the two words, moreover is the stronger and is properly used in solemn discourse, or when what is added is important to be considered. See Besides.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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