more·o·ver

[mawr-oh-ver, mohr-, mawr-oh-ver, mohr-]
adverb
in addition to what has been said; further; besides.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English more over. See more, over


See besides.
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moreover (mɔːˈrəʊvə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
sentence connector
in addition to what has already been said; furthermore

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Moreover is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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Word Origin & History

moreover
late 14c., in phrase and yit more ouer "there is more to say;" from more + over. Used as one word from 1393.
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Example sentences
Moreover, her polio-afflicted and badly injured right leg and foot often
  troubled her.
Moreover, no one can exactly describe how life came into being as yet.
Moreover, tough graders could alienate their students.
And moreover, it is not true, if you are coming at all.
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