moreover

adverb

more·​over mȯr-ˈō-vər How to pronounce moreover (audio) ˈmȯr-ˌō- How to pronounce moreover (audio)
Synonyms of moreover
: in addition to what has been said : besides
It wouldn't work. Moreover, it would be expensive.
Moreover, this brew appears to kill insects faster than either of its ingredients does alone.—Tina Adler

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The cameras will deter potential criminals. Moreover, they will help police a great deal when a crime actually is committed. swimming alone is against the rules and, moreover, it's dangerous
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In more recent times, moreover, the first steps taken by the Third Reich toward the Holocaust began with the economic boycott of the Jews, who were accused of harming the businesses and positions of their Aryan counterparts. — Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026 The violence, moreover, comes just as the kingdom is hosting a major conference for oil producers. — Laurent Bonnefoy, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Several of the night’s winners, moreover, expressed their support for the people of Palestine on stage. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 The Houthis, moreover, have strengthened their position around the Red Sea. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moreover

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moreover was in the 14th century

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moreover

adverb
more·​over mōr-ˈō-vər How to pronounce moreover (audio) mȯr- How to pronounce moreover (audio)
: in addition to what has been said : besides
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