moreover

adverb

more·​over mȯr-ˈō-vər  ˈmȯr-ˌō- 

: in addition to what has been said : besides

Moreover, this brew appears to kill insects faster than either of its ingredients does alone.

—Tina Adler

Synonyms

• then
• also
• besides
• either
• furthermore

Examples of moreover in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moreover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• passover
• pullover

Kids Definition

moreover

adverb

more·​over mōr-ˈō-vər  mȯr- 

: in addition to what has been said : besides