Cool MateAdditional vs More
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Additional
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
More
High-frequency chunkA1
Most common: More
| Additional | More | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈdɪʃənl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdɪʃənl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/mɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mɔːr/"]/ |
| Meaning | more, extra | a larger amount than what you have now |
| Example | additional resources/funds/security/funding/costs | I want some more! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | High-frequency chunk |
| CEFR level | B2 | A1 |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | additional information, additional costs, additional support, additional resources, additional time | more time, more money, more information, more opportunities, more options |
| Antonyms | original, primary, main | less |
| Common mistakes | Using 'addition' instead of 'additional', Confusing 'additional' with 'further', Omitting 'an' before 'additional' | 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 'additional' to refer to something added. It's suitable for formal and neutral contexts, especially in academic or professional writing. Avoid using it in informal conversations. | 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: Additional vs More
What's the difference between Additional and More?
Additional: more, extra More: a larger amount than what you have now
Which is more common: Additional and More?
More is the most common in everyday English.
Which is more advanced: Additional and More?
Additional is the highest level, at B2, on the CEFR scale.
Are Additional and More the same CEFR level?
Additional: B2, More: A1 on the CEFR scale.
Can you show an example of each?
Additional: additional resources/funds/security/funding/costs More: I want some more!
Can I use Additional and More interchangeably?
Not always. Additional 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.