Meaning
Used to add an even more important or surprising piece of information, emphasizing the strength of the additional point.
Primary Function
Emphatic additive connector
Communicative Purpose
To introduce a stronger supporting detail that reinforces the original statement with emphasis.
Pattern
What's more
Core Structure
What's more
Função primária
Emphatic additive connector
Propósito comunicativo
To introduce a stronger supporting detail that reinforces the original statement with emphasis.
Situações de gatilho
Everyday conversation, informal reports, storytelling scenarios where further evidence is needed.
Contextos
Conversational settings, informal reports, storytelling scenarios
Padrão
What's more
Estrutura central
What's more
Slots de substituição
What is more, moreover, furthermore, and on top of that
Colocados típicos
- It's free
- additional benefits
Substituições comuns
- Moreover
- Furthermore
- And on top of that
Erros comuns
Using what's more excessively in academic texts
Similar / contraste
Moreover, On top of that
Interferências
Learners may misplace the apostrophe
Família do chunk
- Additive emphatic connectors
Nuance
Conveys a dramatic or enthusiastic tone, suggesting surprise or added weight to the point being made.
Efeito pragmático
Boosts persuasiveness and engagement by highlighting additional compelling evidence or benefits.
Dica de memória
moreover
Nota
This chunk is used to add emphasis to an additional point, making it more impactful. It is commonly used in conversational contexts to highlight an extra benefit or surprising detail.
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