moreover

adverb

more·​over mȯr-ˈō-vər  ˈmȯr-ˌō- 

: 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

Synonyms of moreover

• 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

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

Adding to the ominous vibes is the news that nobody at Slough House is getting paid — and, moreover, all matters related to its operation appear to have been scrubbed from the Park database. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Still, Nvidia’s involvement has been critical and substantial and, moreover, has led to a drag on the stock price. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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