No. 15,845 in German
überdies
"Überdies" means "besides" or "moreover."
In a sentence
Überdies gab es keine weiteren Einwände.
Besides, there were no further objections.
The word 'überdies' is used here as an adverb to indicate additional information beyond what has already been mentioned, similar to 'besides' or 'in addition' in English.
Wir haben überdies beschlossen, das Projekt früher zu starten.
We have furthermore decided to start the project earlier.
In this sentence, 'überdies' emphasizes an additional decision or fact, providing a linking function to complement previously stated information.
Das Team war nicht nur motiviert, überdies hatten sie auch die nötige Expertise.
The team was not only motivated; moreover, they also had the necessary expertise.
This usage of 'überdies' introduces a supplementary fact, reinforcing or enhancing the statement made earlier in the sentence.
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