more than
fixed phrase.fixed phrase. A phrase used to show that a number or amount is bigger than another one. You can also use it to compare qualities, like saying something is 'more interesting than' something else.
fixed phrase. A comparative construction used to indicate that a quantity, quality, or degree exceeds a specified point of reference.
It costs more than fifty dollars.
She has more than enough experience for the job, so she should be hired.
The novel's conclusion was far more than a simple resolution; it was a philosophical statement on the nature of memory itself.
This phrase can be followed by a number, a noun, or a clause to make a comparison.
Contrast 'more' + adjective (e.g., 'more beautiful') with single-word comparatives (e.g., 'bigger') to clarify the rules for forming comparisons.
He is more tall than me.He is taller than me.For short adjectives like 'tall', add '-er' to form the comparative instead of using 'more'.