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More

UK /["/mɔː(r)/"]/US /["/mɔːr/"]/

Definition

a larger number or amount of

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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!

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • additional
  • extra
  • further
  • greater
  • enhanced

Antonyms

  • less

Common mistakes

  • 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.