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

• additionally
• again
• also
• besides
• either
• further
• furthermore
• likewise
• more
• then
• too
• withal
• yet

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

Guilfoyle moreover was on stage with Trump Jr. at the convention center. —Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024

Breakdown: The Story of B-Girl Raygun The almost comical performance of Australia’s representative for the new Olympic sport of breakdancing has turned into one of the most meme-able moments out of 2024’s games, but moreover, potentially one of the funniest scandals in sports history. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024

Those same Republicans, moreover, now appear poised to overrule a seminal Reagan-era precedent limiting the judiciary’s power to determine federal policy. —Ian Millhiser, Vox, 10 June 2024

Strong, consistent regulation, moreover, opens the path for new competitors with new ideas and innovations — and can bring prices down for users in the process. —Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

moreover

adverb

more·​over mōr-ˈō-vər  mȯr- 

: in addition to what has been said : besides