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.

Examples of more than in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Insider tip As this is a B&B, don't skip the breakfast, which is à la carte and more than worth waking up for. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2026

Cancer June 21 – July 22 Someone’s consistency may matter more than their emotional delivery today. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

It's meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbor more than four years ago. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Andrew returns home soon after, and the series shows Lizzie striking him in the head with the hatchet before delivering more than 20 additional blows. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for more than

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan