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more

det. · adv. · pron.
US //ˈmɔɹ// UK //mˈɔː// more
  1. 1 greater amount or number (det.)
    A1 Beginner

    a larger number of people or things, or a larger amount of something.

    the comparative form of 'much' and 'many', indicating a greater quantity or number of the noun it modifies.

    Example

    We need more chairs in the classroom because five new students arrived.

    Example

    The researchers requested more funding to complete the second phase of the clinical trials before the end of the fiscal year.

    Usage

    Used before both countable and uncountable nouns.

    Pitfall
    I have more better ideas.
    I have better ideas.

    Do not use 'more' with adjectives that already end in '-er' (like better, faster, or taller).

  2. 2 to a greater degree (adv.)
    A1 Beginner

    used to show that something has a quality to a higher degree, or happens more often.

    used as a modifier to form the comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs, typically those with two or more syllables.

    Example

    This book is more interesting than the one I read last week.

    Example

    The new software operates more efficiently than the previous version, significantly reducing the time required for data processing.

    Usage

    Placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies.

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  1. 3 an additional amount (pron.)
    A2 Elementary

    a larger amount or number of something already mentioned.

    functions as a substitute for a noun phrase representing a greater or additional quantity.

    Example

    I have finished my water; could I please have some more?

    Example

    While some participants were satisfied with the initial results, more of them expressed concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of the project.

    Usage

    Often followed by 'of' before a specific noun or pronoun.

  2. 4 any longer (adv.)
    B1 Intermediate

    used in negative sentences to mean that something has stopped happening.

    used in negative constructions to indicate the cessation of a state or activity.

    Example

    He doesn't live in London any more; he moved to the countryside.

    Example

    The old factory is no longer operational, and the local council does not provide maintenance for the site any more.

    Usage

    Usually appears at the end of a clause in the phrase 'any more'.

Etymology 1

From Middle English more, from Old English māra (“more”), from Proto-West Germanic maiʀō, from Proto-Germanic maizô (“more”), from Proto-Indo-European *mē- (“many”). Cognate with Scots mair (“more”), Saterland Frisian moor (“more”), West Frisian mear (“more”), Dutch meer (“more”), Low German mehr (“more”), German mehr (“more”), Danish mere (“more”), Swedish mera (“more”), Norwegian Bokmål mer (“more”), Norwegian Nynorsk meir (“more”), Icelandic meiri, meira (“more”).

Etymology 2

From Middle English more, moore (“root”), from Old English more, moru (“carrot, parsnip”) from Proto-West Germanic morhā, from Proto-Germanic murhǭ (“carrot”), from Proto-Indo-European *merk- (“edible herb, tuber”). Akin to Old Saxon moraha (“carrot”), Old High German morha, moraha (“root of a plant or tree”) (German Möhre (“carrot”), Morchel (“mushroom, morel”)). More at morel.

Etymology 3

From Middle English moren, from the noun. See above.

Etymology 4

Back-formation from mores.

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