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

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