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adjective \ ˈmȯr \

Definition of more

1 :greater

something more than she expected

2 :additional, further

more guests arrived

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Examples of more in a Sentence

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?

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The longtime U.N. peacekeeping operation in Lebanon was extended Wednesday with new directions to conduct more patrols with Lebanese forces and report when peacekeepers run into roadblocks in Hezbollah strongholds in the country’s south.

— jennifer peltz, The Seattle Times, "UN extends Lebanon peacekeeping; US, Israel prompt changes," 30 Aug. 2017
President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down the U.S. government to secure funding for a Mexican border wall could quickly cost the economy more than the price tag for construction.

— randy woods, Bloomberg.com, "Government Shutdown Costs Could Exceed Trump's $12 Billion Wall," 30 Aug. 2017
More information on water wells and septic systems is available by calling the Lake County Health Department's Environmental Health Services at (847) 377-8020.

— Lake County News-Sun, "Lake County health officials warn residents: Be wary of post-flood damage to wells, septic systems," 30 Aug. 2017
FEMA has been criticized for years for not doing more to get people to buy flood insurance.

— chicagotribune.com, "Flood insurance policies in Houston plunged before Harvey," 30 Aug. 2017
The 2017-18 Wildcats likely have at least one future top 14 pick and perhaps one or two more.

— fletcher page, The Courier-Journal, "NBA mock drafts: Opinions vary on UK basketball's top NBA draft prospect," 30 Aug. 2017
More information is at www.duneslearningcenter.org/events/inourhands.

— Post-Tribune, "Community news," 30 Aug. 2017
Now the recording technology is usually on a laptop that can be paused when needed, and studios are often at home, which offers women more flexibility.

— joy lanzendorfer, The Atlantic, "Why Aren’t There More Women Working in Audio?," 30 Aug. 2017
Sign up today for unlimited digital access to our website, apps, the digital newspaper and more.

— michael katz, idahostatesman, "This Boise Marine survived Iraq. Now he wants to survive ‘Survivor.’," 30 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of more

Middle English, from Old English māra; akin to Old English mā, adverb, more, Old High German mēr, Old Irish mó more

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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Synonyms

added, another, else, farther, fresh, further, additional, other

Related Words

accessory, adjunct, collateral, extraneous, peripheral, side, supplemental, supplementary; new; excess, extra, plus, spare, supernumerary, supervenient, surplus; complementary, contributory

Near Antonyms

fewer, less

adverb

Definition of more

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

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Examples of more in a Sentence

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?

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Having a good, well-rounded family emergency plan and some basic emergency supplies in place can put your mind at ease and go a long way to making the aftermath of an unexpected event more bearable.

— rebecca mcbane, South Florida Parenting, "Don't Wait for the Storm: The most important step in a Family Emergency Plan is to make one," 30 Aug. 2017
The more insidious and ubiquitous molds, though, produce no acutely dangerous mycotoxins but can still trigger inflammatory reactions, allergies, and asthma.

— james hamblin, The Atlantic, "The Looming Consequences of Breathing Mold," 30 Aug. 2017
Because Microsoft controls both products, Outlook is integrated more deeply with Cortana than with other voice assistants.

— nick wingfield, New York Times, "‘Cortana, Open Alexa,’ Amazon Says. And Microsoft Agrees.," 30 Aug. 2017
Another immigrant, Mike Fernandez, head of the Immigration Partnership and Coalition (IMPAC) Fund, put it even more directly.

— alex harris and kyra gurney, miamiherald, "Miami leaders line up to support ‘Dreamers’ and ask Trump to do the same," 30 Aug. 2017
The response was swift and Cheryl Foertch, principal at High Point School in Orland Park, couldn't have been more gratified.

— steve zimmerman, Daily Southtown, "Orland-area students getting an education in how to help," 30 Aug. 2017
And while that may be true, members of the media should be more aware when reporting — in this case recognizing the obvious trauma that comes with losing your home and being stranded for days — before nudging for more information.

— christina coleman, Essence.com, "Harvey Survivor Who Criticized CNN Anchor Isn't Just 'Upset,' She's Traumatized And Exhausted," 30 Aug. 2017
And his screw-ups will be much more noted than yours or mine.

— paul daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "The Morning Line, 8/30," 30 Aug. 2017
Get more great content like this delivered right to you!

— mitch leslie, Science | AAAS, "Something is changing the sex of Costa Rican crocodiles," 30 Aug. 2017

Origin and Etymology of more

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Synonyms

additionally, again, also, besides, either, further, furthermore, likewise, moreover, then, too, withal, yet, as well, for good measure, in addition to, into the bargain (also in the bargain), on top of, to boot, what's more

noun

Definition of more

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

Examples of more in a Sentence

add a little more to the mixture

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A dignified conformity simply means respecting and upholding what your society is all about, its traditions, history, hierarchies, and mores, and not waging active war against them.

— j. j. mccullough, National Review, "I Love America (and the Alt-Right Doesn’t)," 28 Aug. 2017
From a farm in central Georgia, author Flannery O'Connor took on the contradictory mores of the American South.

— ben panko, Smithsonian, "Georgia College Gifted Farm Where Flannery O’Connor Composed Southern Gothic," 11 Aug. 2017
First published in 1985, this translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky reveals the harrowing, brave, and even quotidian memories of Soviet women whose voices were nearly stifled by the mores of history.

— sloane crosley, Vanities, "What to Read Right Now: Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Sequel, Zinzi Clemmons’s Powerful Debut, and More," 18 July 2017
Baseball players who adhere to the traditions and mores of the sport believe no one player is more important than the team, that showmanship designed to draw attention to yourself has no place in the game, that individuality should be suppressed.

— barry svrluga, chicagotribune.com, "Baseball's customs keep Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper from being bigger stars," 11 July 2017
The scariest part of Donald Trump’s public role is that the norms of governance and social mores, big and small, for better but mostly for worse, have never applied.

— elise jordan, Time, "There Has Never Been 'Normal' Under President Donald Trump," 30 June 2017
Montgomery averages 84 days a year with temperatures of 90 degrees F or more with an average mid-summer high of 92 degrees.

— leada gore, AL.com, "2 Alabama cities among hottest in the U.S.," 21 June 2017
Measure for Measure Independent Shakespeare Co.’s annual Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival kicks off with the Bard’s comedy about morality and mores in old Vienna.

— matt cooper, latimes.com, "The week ahead in L.A. theater, June 18-25: ‘I’m Not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce’ and more," 15 June 2017
Sliding up a chair in college basketball means mere feet geographically, but an avalanche of mores … more money, more pressure, more juggling of the dizzying details.

— bryce miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Dutcher finding his voice, office in shifting role with Aztecs," 26 May 2017

Origin and Etymology of more

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Near Antonyms

deduction, subtraction

pronoun, singular or plural in construction

Definition of more

:additional persons or things or a greater amount

more will arrive shortly

more was spilled

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Hannah 1745–1833 English religious writer

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Henry 1614–1687 English philosopher

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Sir Thomas 1478–1535 Saint Thomas More English statesman and author

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Definition of more for English Language Learners

: greater in amount, number, or size
: extra or additional

adverb

Definition of more for English Language Learners

: to a greater degree or extent
: more often or for a longer period of time
: in addition

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adjective \ ˈmȯr \

Definition of more for Students

1 :greater in amount, number, or size

You like more sugar in your tea than I do.

2 :¹extra, additional

I need more time.

adverb

Definition of more for Students

1 :in addition

Wait one day more.

2 :to a greater extent Hint: More is often used with an adjective or adverb to form the comparative.

more active

more actively

noun

Definition of more for Students

1 :a greater amount or number

I got more than I expected.

2 :an additional amount

He was too full to eat any more.

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