moreover
/mɔːrˈəʊvə(r)/adverb
उच्चारण मॉरोवर
इसके अलावा
Core word
- 1
formal
used to introduce some new information that adds to or supports what you have said previously
इसके अलावा
- The plan is cheap; moreover, it is fast.
- The restaurant is not expensive; moreover, the food is excellent.
- The book is clearly written; moreover, it has plenty of diagrams.
+ 3 more examples
- He missed the train. Moreover, he had lost his ticket.
- The route is safe and, moreover, much shorter than the main road.
- Moreover, the results were published a week earlier than expected.
Synonyms furthermore besides in addition also what is more
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
Moreover, + clause (sentence adverb)
Moreover opens a new sentence, adds a stronger or related point, and is followed by a comma.
'Moreover' नया वाक्य शुरू करता है, एक संबंधित या अधिक प्रबल बात जोड़ता है, और उसके बाद comma आता है।
- The room is small. Moreover, it is dark and noisy.
- The plan is cheap. Moreover, it is easy to carry out.
; moreover, (after a semicolon)
In a long sentence, moreover often follows a semicolon and is followed by a comma.
लंबे वाक्य में 'moreover' प्रायः semicolon के बाद आता है और उसके बाद comma लगता है।
- The method is reliable; moreover, it saves time.
- He is honest; moreover, he is skilful.
moreover in the middle of a clause
It may also stand after the subject or the first verb, set off by commas.
यह कर्ता या पहली क्रिया के बाद भी आ सकता है, जहाँ दोनों ओर comma लगता है।
- The report, moreover, ignores the farmers' demands.
- The new rule is, moreover, unfair to women.
moreover versus furthermore / besides / however
Moreover and furthermore are formal and add; besides is less formal; however shows contrast and cannot replace them.
'Moreover' और 'furthermore' औपचारिक हैं और जोड़ते हैं; 'besides' कम औपचारिक है; 'however' विरोध दिखाता है और इनकी जगह नहीं ले सकता।
- He was late; moreover, he forgot his files.
- He was late; however, he was not punished.
+Collocations 4
punctuation + moreover
Moreover,; moreover,, moreover,. Moreover,
- The syllabus is long; moreover, the time left is short.
moreover + clause
it is cheaphe was rightthey agreedthe law supports it
- Moreover, the law supports this view.
formal connectives like moreover
furthermorein additionwhat is morebesidesalso
- In addition, the rent is very high.
in essays
first pointsecond pointsupporting pointclosing point
- Moreover, a good diet improves concentration.
“More examples 5
- Regular reading improves vocabulary. Moreover, it makes you a better writer.
नियमित पढ़ना शब्दावली को सुधारता है। इसके अलावा, यह आपको बेहतर लेखक भी बनाता है।
- The flat is near the metro station; moreover, the rent is low.
फ्लैट मेट्रो स्टेशन के पास है; इसके अलावा, किराया भी कम है।
- Radhika is hardworking. Moreover, she is always honest with her teachers.
राधिका परिश्रमी है। इसके अलावा, वह अपने शिक्षकों के साथ हमेशा ईमानदार है।
- The scheme will create jobs; moreover, it will reduce poverty in villages.
यह योजना रोजगार पैदा करेगी; इसके अलावा, गाँवों में गरीबी भी घटाएगी।
- Pollution harms health. Moreover, it spoils historic monuments.
प्रदूषण स्वास्थ्य को हानि पहुँचाता है। इसके अलावा, यह ऐतिहासिक स्मारकों को भी बिगाड़ता है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The food was cheap, moreover it was tasty.
✓ The food was cheap; moreover, it was tasty.
Two full clauses joined by moreover need a semicolon or full stop, not a comma alone.
'Moreover' से जुड़े दो पूर्ण clauses के बीच केवल comma नहीं, semicolon या full stop चाहिए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These linkers add information, but they differ in force and formality.
ये linkers जानकारी जोड़ते हैं, पर उनकी प्रबलता और औपचारिकता में अंतर है।
Formal; adds a further point that supports what was said.
औपचारिक; पिछली बात का समर्थन करने वाला एक और बिंदु जोड़ता है।
- The book is clear; moreover, it is cheap.
Less formal; adds an extra reason, often the strongest.
कम औपचारिक; एक अतिरिक्त कारण जोड़ता है, प्रायः सबसे मजबूत।
- I'm too tired to go; besides, it's raining.
Very formal; adds another point in a sequence.
बहुत औपचारिक; क्रम में एक और बिंदु जोड़ता है।
- Furthermore, the law was passed in 2019.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
furthermore besides in addition also what is more
§Grammar and usage
Punctuation: moreover is an adverb, so use a semicolon or full stop before it between two clauses.
विराम-चिह्न में moreover adverb है, इसलिए दो उपवाक्यों के बीच इससे पहले semicolon या full stop लगाएँ।