Stance – additive emphasis

To reinforce or clarify what has already been said with a secondary point.

When someone wants to provide supplementary information without disrupting the flow; typically used in formal discussions, debates, or written texts where politeness is desired.

Formal discourse (e.g., academic papers, business meetings), legal writing, editorial commentary, and any setting requiring courteous addition of detail.

I might add

I might add

clause

• and
• which
• parenthetical commas

• I should add
• let me add
• furthermore
• what’s more

Using it in overly casual or informal settings; misinterpreting the modal ‘might’ as a past tense rather than a tentative politeness.

in addition, moreover, additionally

In languages where similar hesitation markers exist (e.g., French ‘enfin’, German ‘nachdem…’), learners may over‑use this phrase without considering register appropriateness.

• Additive stance

Conveys a gentle, courteous tone that signals additional importance of the added point while maintaining formality and respect for the listener’s perspective.

Gently asserts an extra argument or detail, often serving as a clincher to solidify understanding in formal contexts.

"And by the way," – used after stating something important to add another relevant note.

This chunk is used to politely introduce an additional point or clarification in formal contexts.

I might add → I would add → It is also worth adding