Less “Moreover”, Please!

“I like something a lot” OR “She really likes something”.

Discourse markers are not easy to remember. That must be why everyone finds the adverb
moreover and then uses it again and again. Today we will look at some synonyms for
moreover and where to use them in a sentence:

Synonyms for the beginning of a phrase:

1) Also…

Also is a nice word to use, because it is simple and short. While it is not specifically formal, it
is perfectly okay to use in business and casual contexts. The best words are the words you
can use a lot.

Examples:
● “The project was a complete success. Also, the feedback we received was very
constructive.”
● “Dave found his car window smashed. Also, his wallet had been stolen.”

2) What is more…

What is more is used in more formal and academic situations and sounds quite clever:
Examples:
● “We have found that production increases with our software. What is more, employees find it easy to use.”
● “Tracking Gen Z, we find that alcohol consumption is down. What is more, antisocial behaviour is decreasing.”

Synonyms for the end of a phrase:

3) …as well/ As well as…

…as well belongs at the end of a sentence, and can be used formally and informally without
any trouble. You can also use it at the beginning of a phrase if you include another as.

– “David’s review went well. His company gave him a pay rise as well.”
– “As well as winning the match, the team received commendations for their sportsmanship.”

4) …into the bargain.

…into the bargain sounds a little informal. Bargain literally means “ganga”, but it shouldn’t offend anyone in the c-suite. It will also make you sound more confident with English, as it is a common colloquial expression.
– “Anita told Michael off and threatened to suspend him into the bargain.”
– “Not only will we expand our product line, but we will be broadening our outreach into the bargain.”