more

[mɔː(r)]

more Definition

• 1. a greater or additional amount or degree
• 2. comparative of 'much' and 'many', indicating a greater quantity or number

Using more: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "more" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need more time to finish the project.

• Example

  Can I have some more water, please?

• Example

  She has more friends than I do.

• Example

  He wants to earn more money.

• Example

  More importantly, we need to consider the impact on the environment.

more Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for more

• additional
• extra
• further
• increased
• greater

Antonyms for more

• less
• fewer

Phrases with more

• more or less

  approximately; almost

  Example

  More or less, it will take us two hours to get there.

• more than meets the eye

  there is more to something than what is immediately apparent

  Example

  The situation is more than meets the eye. We need to investigate further.

• more than one bargained for

  more difficult, complicated, or unpleasant than one expected

  Example

  The job was more than he bargained for, and he quit after only a week.

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Summary: more in Brief

The word 'more' [mɔː(r)] indicates a greater or additional amount or degree, and is used as an adverb, determiner, or pronoun. It is often used in comparisons, such as 'She has more friends than I do,' and can be modified by 'or less' to indicate approximation. Phrases like 'more than meets the eye' suggest hidden complexities, while 'more than one bargained for' implies unexpected difficulties.