Cool MateAnything else vs More
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Anything else
Top 2,000 (common)
More
High-frequency chunkA1
Most common: More
| Anything else | More | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈɛnɪθɪŋ ɛls//🇺🇸 //ˈɛniˌθɪŋ ɛls// | 🇬🇧 /["/mɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mɔːr/"]/ |
| Meaning | any other thing | a larger amount than what you have now |
| Example | Would you like anything else with your meal? | I want some more! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | High-frequency chunk |
| CEFR level | - | A1 |
| Collocations | ask anything else, want anything else, suggest anything else | more time, more money, more information, more opportunities, more options |
| Antonyms | - | less |
| Common mistakes | Using 'anything else' too early in a conversation., Omitting context when asking for 'anything else'. | Using 'more' with a single item (should use 'extra' instead)., Confusing 'more' with 'most' when not comparing three or more items., Forgetting to use 'than' when comparing two items. |
| Usage notes | Use in both spoken and written contexts when asking for additional information or options. It's informal enough for conversation yet appropriate for most written forms. | Use 'more' to compare quantities or degrees. It's appropriate in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it with uncountable nouns without a qualifier (e.g., 'more information' is correct). |
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Frequently asked questions: Anything else vs More
What's the difference between Anything else and More?
Anything else: any other thing More: a larger amount than what you have now
Which is more common: Anything else and More?
More is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Anything else: Would you like anything else with your meal? More: I want some more!
Can I use Anything else and More interchangeably?
Not always. Anything else and More are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.