moreover

Everyday

Moreover means also, and besides. It adds one more point to what has just been said. tree →

In the lessons

it links an extra point to a story or an argument; in tales it adds another fact about a character, often set off with a comma; in formal writing «furthermore» means the same

Examples

• Moreover, the Giantess was very kind to me. tree →
• It was cold; moreover, the wind was strong. tree →
• The old man was poor and, moreover, he was lonely. tree →

Note

nothing for maths; it adds a point, not a number, so it changes no count.

In Jewish tradition

In the Torah it often begins a new speech from God to Moses. In the primary lessons: it links an extra point to a story or an argument; in tales it adds another fact about a character, often set off with a comma; in formal writing «furthermore» means the same

Examples

• Moreover the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: (Torah EXO.30.22, JPS 1917) tree →
• I know not the LORD, and moreover I will not let Israel go.' (Torah EXO.5.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• She said moreover unto him: 'We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.' (Torah GEN.24.25, JPS 1917) tree →
• Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said: (Writings JOB.40.1, JPS 1917) tree →
• Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying: (Prophets EZK.7.1, JPS 1917) tree →
• Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying: (Prophets EZK.12.17, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths; it adds a point, not a number, so it changes no count.