しかも
Meanings
- Moreover
- Furthermore
- In addition
- On top of that
About this pattern
Explanation
しかも is a strong conjunctive adverb used to add a more surprising or impressive second point to what was just stated. It tightens a sense of progression: not only is the first clause true, but the second clause reinforces it with greater significance or contrast. It often appears after a simple statement to introduce an additional, often stronger, detail. It can emphasize praise, surprise, or emphasis on the second fact. Typical contexts include comparisons, praise, consequences, or after a statement of fact where the speaker wants to underline the added point.
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Example sentences
He's smart. Moreover, he's hardworking.
This shop is cheap, and moreover, the taste is good.
It's raining. On top of that, the wind is strong.
She is fluent in English; furthermore, she can also speak Chinese.
I don't have time today; what's more, I left my wallet at home.
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