A1high_frequency_chunk

UK/["/mɔː(r)/"]/US/["/mɔːr/"]/

Meaning of More

a larger number or amount of

In simple words: a larger amount than what you have now

More in a sentence

  • I want some more!
  • more bread/cars
  • Only two more days to go!
  • people with more money than sense
  • I can't stand much more of this.
  • I hope we'll see more of you *(= see you again or more often)*.
  • She earns a lot more than I do.
  • There is room for **no more than** three cars.
  • More and more people are banking online.
  • She spends more and more time alone in her room.

How to use More

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).

Grammar pattern

more + adjective/adverb/noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'more' — picture a grocery bag overflowing with extra fruits!

Related words

Collocations with More

  • more time
  • more money
  • more information
  • more opportunities
  • more options

Synonyms for More

Opposites of More

Common mistakes with More

  • 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.

Compare More with Additional, Extra, Further, Greater

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Frequently asked questions about More

What does More mean?

a larger amount than what you have now

What is the definition of More?

a larger number or amount of

How do you use More in a sentence?

I want some more!

Can you give another example of More?

more bread/cars

What are synonyms for More?

Common alternatives include additional, extra, further, greater, enhanced.

What is the opposite of More?

Opposite meanings include less.

What words go with More?

It commonly pairs with more time, more money, more information, more opportunities, more options.

What are common mistakes when using More?

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.

How do you pronounce More?

US: /["/mɔːr/"]/, UK: /["/mɔː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use More?

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).

What CEFR level is More?

"More" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.