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When we want to add information to what we (or someone else) has said, there are a number of different words and expressions that we can use.

Probably the most common and simplest two words to use are the adverbs too and also.

Too (adverb): (esp. at the end of a sentence) in addition, also

			I'd like to come *too*.
			You'll need dictionaries - and bring a notebook *too*.
			"I love Thornton's chocolates." "I like them *too*./INFORMAL Me too."

Also (adverb): additionally

			She's a photographer and *also* writes books.
			I'm cold, and I'm *also* hungry and tired.

The following words and expressions can also be used to add information:

Additionally (adverb):

			We were additionally (=as well as everything else) faced with trying to find somewhere to stay at two o'clock in the morning.
			Additionally, we request a deposit of $200 in advance.

(And) another thing: is used to introduce one more in a series of arguments or complaints.

And another thing, why didn't you tell me you were going out?

As well (as) (that): in addition (to)

			Invite Emlyn - and Simon *as well.*
			I want to visit Andrew *as well as* Martin.
			He is rich and *as well as that* he's generous.

Besides (adverb, preposition): in addition to; also

			Do you play any other sports *besides* ice-skating and darts?
			She told me that she has two other cars *besides* the one she drives to work.
			I've had job offers from two firms of international lawyers and plenty more *besides*.
			She won't mind your being late - *besides*, it's hardly your fault.

Furthermore (adverb) FORMAL: in addition; more importantly

			I suggest we go to the Italian restaurant - it's very good and *furthermore* it's very cheap.
			I don't know what happened to Rupert Ford and *furthermore* I don't care.

In addition: You use in addition when you want to mention another item connected with the subject you are discussing.

The workers have not been paid for two months. In addition, we owe our suppliers £50,000.

In any case: (=and also)

I don't want to go and in any case, I haven't been invited.

Moreover (adverb) FORMAL: (used to add information) also and more importantly

It was a good car, and it was, moreover, a fair price they were asking for it.

On top of (that) : in addition to (esp. something unpleasant)

			We missed the train, and *on top of that* we had to wait for two hours for the next one.
			*On top of* his late arrival, he was drunk!

What's more: (additionally and more importantly)

He won the race, and what's more, he broke the world record.