кроме того vs более того

krome togo vs bolee togo — besides/in addition vs moreover/what is more

What it really means

Кроме того adds another independent fact, often “besides” or “in addition.” Более того escalates the previous claim and introduces a stronger or surprising fact, “moreover” or “what is more.” As sentence adverbs they are often followed by a comma, but punctuation reflects their syntactic role.

Examples in natural speech

Кроме того, нужно купить билеты.
Besides, we need to buy tickets.
Он опытен; кроме того, он спокоен.
He is experienced; in addition, he is calm.
Более того, результат оказался лучше.
What is more, the result was better.
Она не опоздала, более того, пришла первой.
She was not late; moreover, she came first.
Кроме того, это дешевле.
Besides, it is cheaper.

Common mistakes

Do not use более того merely to list a neutral extra detail: it signals escalation. Do not confuse кроме того (“in addition”) with кроме этого, which more literally means “apart from this.”

Memory tip

Кроме того adds one more card; более того raises the stakes.

Frequently asked questions

Is кроме того formal?

It is neutral and common in speech and writing; более того is more rhetorical and especially frequent in edited prose.

Can кроме того mean “except for that”?

In its fixed connective use it means “besides”; «кроме того» with a noun can instead mean “apart from that,” depending on syntax.

Why is there sometimes a semicolon before более того?

When it links two independent clauses, a semicolon or period helps separate the escalation; a comma alone can be insufficient.

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