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Moreover has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Adverb

Definitions
Adverb
1

in addition

"computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time; furthermore, their quality is improving"

"the cellar was dark; moreover, mice nested there"

"what is more, there's no sign of a change"

2

In addition to what has been said; furthermore; additionally.

"The project faced a tight budget, and moreover, we have lost our lead developer to a competitor."

In plain English: Moreover means you are adding another point to what was just said.

"It is raining heavily, and moreover, we have lost our umbrella."

Usage: Use moreover to introduce an additional point that strengthens or supports your previous argument. Place it at the beginning of a sentence or clause, usually followed by a comma, to signal that you are adding further evidence or reasoning.

Example Sentences
"It is raining heavily, and moreover, we have lost our umbrella." adv
"I love reading books, and moreover, I enjoy writing stories too." adv
"She is excellent at math; moreover, she helps her friends study every week." adv
"The restaurant has great food, and moreover, the service is very friendly." adv
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Origin

The word moreover comes directly from Middle English and is simply a combination of the words "more" and "over." It has retained its original meaning throughout history, referring to an additional point or fact in an argument.

Rhyming Words
ver 0ver aver tver ever over hover hiver giver inver never river liver 4ever laver paver raver 5ever tiver saver
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