Also, Furthermore, Moreover, and Besides
These words are linking words. They all help add more information but in different ways. That’s why they are often mistakenly used interchangeably – not as they should be used. Let’s look at each one:
ALSO
The linking word also adds additional information.
She baked a cake. She also made tea.
FURTHERMORE
The linking word furthermore adds more information that strengthens an argument.
I think Adam likes her. He always sits beside her in class, pairs up with her for assignments, and furthermore, studies with her for tests.
PUNCTUATION TIP
If these linking words start a new sentence, add a comma after them:
I don’t think she’s the right person for the job. Moreover, Lisa agrees with me.
If they connect two sentences, use a semicolon before the linking word, and a comma after it:
I didn’t borrow her car; besides, I was in the hospital that day.
MOREOVER
The linking word moreover adds new information that is different from the previous information and they reinforce an argument. The point of “moreover” is to add even more information to convince whoever we’re speaking to that what we previously said is “correct”.
Her new boyfriend is awful. He’s rude and mean. Moreover, he seems to owe shady people a lot of money.
BESIDES
The linking word besides adds a final point that ends the argument. Using besides suggests that all the other things that we said don’t matter that music because this new information that we’re giving is ending the argument.
A convertible is impractical. It often rains where we live, and we don’t have a garage. Besides, we can’t afford it.
BESIDE VS BESIDES
Beside and besides are spelled almost the same that’s why they are very often confused.
BESIDE
This word is a preposition that indicates location. It can mean “next to” or “near.”
BESIDES
This word is a linking word that means “in addition to” or “apart from.”
There is also an idiom “beside the point” which means that what we’re saying is not important, is irrelevant. This idiom is very often misused and even native speakers say “besides”.
Also, furthermore, moreover, besides: porównanie
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adds another piece of information
Cars are a good method of transportation. Bikes are also good.
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adds information that strengthens an argument
I think bikes are better than cars. They are cheap and easy to use. Furthermore, they don’t need a lot of maintenance.
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| MOREOVER: |
adds new information that is different from previous points to strengthen an argument
I think bikes are better than cars. They are cheap and easy to use. Moreover, they are better for the environment.
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| BESIDES: |
adds a final point that concludes the argument
I think bikes are better than cars. They are cheap and easy to use. Besides, I don’t have a driver’s license.
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