Let me tell you something else vs Moreover
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Let me tell you something else
Top 3,000 (common)
Moreover
FormalTop 3,000 (common)B2adverb
Most formal: Moreover
| Let me tell you something else | Moreover | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //lɛt miː tɛl jʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɛls//🇺🇸 //lɛt mi tɛl ju ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɛls// | 🇬🇧 /["/mɔːrˈəʊvə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mɔːrˈəʊvər/"]/ |
| Meaning | I want to share more information. | Also; in addition to what was said. |
| Example | Let me tell you something else about the project. | A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. |
| Register | Neutral | Formal |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | let me explain something else, let me show you something else, let me say something else | moreover, it is important, moreover, research shows, moreover, we can conclude |
| Antonyms | Let me keep this to myself, I won't tell you anything, Let me stay silent | however, nevertheless, nonetheless |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'let me' and starting with 'tell you something else'., Using in very formal writing., Forgetting to adjust the tone when speaking. | 'Moreover' used at the start of a sentence without proper context., Confusing 'moreover' with 'more then' — they have different meanings., Using 'moreover' in informal settings where simpler words would be better. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase to introduce additional information. Avoid overly formal contexts. | Use 'moreover' to add information in formal writing or speeches. It's not common in casual conversations. Alternatives like 'also' may feel more fitting in informal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Let me tell you something else vs Moreover
What's the difference between Let me tell you something else and Moreover?
Let me tell you something else: I want to share more information. Moreover: Also; in addition to what was said.
Which is more formal: Let me tell you something else and Moreover?
Moreover is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Let me tell you something else: Let me tell you something else about the project. Moreover: A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note.
Can I use Let me tell you something else and Moreover interchangeably?
Not always. Let me tell you something else and Moreover are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.