more than

phrase

: to a great degree : very : extremely
Please call me anytime. I'm more than happy to help (out) in any way I can.
often in a clause followed by another clause that gives more information or limits the "more than" clause in some way
I am more than happy to help you, but I'd appreciate being asked politely.
You are more than welcome to stay for dinner, but we aren't having anything special.

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The startup has more than 160 employees and is preparing to move to a 130,000-square-foot facility in Duluth, which will triple the company’s annual output to 750 vehicles. Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 Every year, more than 3 billion injections are administered outside traditional healthcare settings in the United States. Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026 Meanwhile, as capital and investor attention are focused on AI and a handful of companies, experts say, non-AI companies and older unicorns — startups valued at more than $1 billion — face difficulty raising funds. Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Despite being more than 20 percent smaller than the 22RB, the company’s latest single-axle trailer still has room for all the essentials, including a kitchenette, bathroom, and two sleeping areas. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for more than

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“More than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20than. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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