1
: greater
something more than she expected
2
: additional, further
more guests arrived
1
a
: in addition
a couple of times more
b
: moreover
2
: to a greater or higher degree
—often used with an adjective or adverb to form the comparative
more evenly matched
1
: a greater quantity, number, or amount
liked the idea better the more I thought about it
2
: something additional : an additional amount
3
obsolete
: persons of higher rank
singular or plural in construction
: additional persons or things or a greater amount
more will arrive shortly
more was spilled
Synonyms
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Examples of more in a Sentence
Adjective
I felt more pain after the procedure, not less.
The new engine has even more power.
You like more sugar in your tea than I do.
He had done more harm than he had intended.
The series will have five more episodes.
The company hired a few more employees.
I offered him some more coffee.
One more thing and then I'm leaving.
Can you say that one more time?
Adverb
The shot hurt more than I expected.
It happens more often than it used to.
The building looks more like a museum than a library.
The players grew more intense as the game went on.
To me, there's nothing more exciting than playing football.
She more closely resembles her aunt than her mother.
He struggled to find a more comfortable position.
It's the same product—they've done nothing more than change the label.
a couple of times more
What more could you ask for?
Noun
add a little more to the mixture
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R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Now that Herbert is back to 100%, there are more plays to unlock.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
That beauty adorns a much more capable drive than the Seagate models mentioned above.
—PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 24 Oct. 2024
There's no question to a degree that the changing mores, the changing ethics or standards of political journalism, have given politicians much less privacy.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Now that Herbert is back to 100%, there are more plays to unlock.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Adverb
New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
That beauty adorns a much more capable drive than the Seagate models mentioned above.
—PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Noun
The danger of over-indulgence was a literary device in countless Victorian novels, yet as English writers mastered the mystery genre in the 1920s and ’30s, food itself became a murder weapon, frequently wielded by those hoping to combat social mores.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 24 Oct. 2024
There's no question to a degree that the changing mores, the changing ethics or standards of political journalism, have given politicians much less privacy.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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“More.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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1 of 3 adjective
ˈmō(ə)r 
ˈmȯ(ə)r
1
: greater in amount, number, or size
felt more pain
2
: extra entry 1, additional
bought more apples
more
2 of 3 adverb1
: in addition
wait one day more
2
: to a greater or higher extent
—often used with an adjective or adverb to form the comparative
more active
more actively
more
3 of 3 noun1
: a greater amount or number
got more than we expected
the more I thought about it
2
: an additional amount or number
the more the merrier
Biographical Definition
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2 of 3biographical name (2)
Henry 1614–1687 English philosopher
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3 of 3biographical name (3)
Sir Thomas 1478–1535 Saint Thomas More English statesman and author
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