Moreover

Pronunciation: /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

Definitions of moreover

adverb used to introduce a further point or to emphasize or expand on a previous point

Example Sentences

A1 I like to read books. Moreover, I enjoy watching movies.

A2 She is a good student. Moreover, she excels in sports.

B1 The company has a strong marketing strategy. Moreover, their products are of high quality.

B2 The presentation was well-prepared. Moreover, the speaker engaged the audience effectively.

C1 The research findings support the hypothesis. Moreover, they provide valuable insights for future studies.

C2 The negotiations were successful. Moreover, the agreement was reached without any major obstacles.

Examples of moreover in a Sentence

formal Moreover, the study found that there was a significant correlation between the two variables.

informal I heard that Sarah got the promotion. Moreover, she also got a raise!

slang I don't want to go to the party. Moreover, it's going to be boring anyway.

figurative The painting was beautiful, and moreover, it seemed to capture the essence of the artist's emotions.

Grammatical Forms of moreover

• past tense: moreovered
• plural: moreovers
• comparative: moreoverer
• superlative: most moreover
• present tense: moreover
• future tense: will moreover
• perfect tense: have moreovered
• continuous tense: is moreovering
• singular: moreover
• positive degree: moreover
• infinitive: to moreover
• gerund: moreovering
• participle: moreovered

Origin and Evolution of moreover

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: Moreover originated from the Middle English word 'more over', which was a combination of the adverb 'more' and the preposition 'over'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'moreover' evolved to emphasize the addition of information or points in a discussion or argument, highlighting further importance or relevance.