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adverb

Definition of morenext
1
as in then
in addition to what has been said the sci-fi movie was totally unbelievable and, what's more, it was boring

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Relevance
2
as in better
to a greater or higher extent the boxers for this bout are more evenly matched than the last two were

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more

2 of 3

adjective

ˈmȯr How to pronounce more (audio)
as in further
resulting in an increase in amount or number bought more apples in order to make a bigger pie

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more

3 of 3

noun

as in increase
something added (as by growth) add a little more to the mixture

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Recent Examples of more
Adverb
You could be tempted to dismiss a creative venture or categorize a social invite as frivolous, all because there are more productive things to do. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 The distinction gives Antares a more selective approach to vertical integration. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Fans who have paid hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars, for access have more options. — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026 Keep scrolling for more Albany Park furniture on sale for Labor Day. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
This engraving is among the first of his soon-to-be famous sketches of metropolitan mores. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 The show reflected changing social mores. — Brent Lang, Variety, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for more
Recent Examples of Synonyms for more
  1. then
  2. better
  3. further
  4. increase
  5. besides
  6. additional
  7. gain
  8. either
Adverb
  • The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For your 9-to-5, try them with a button-up shirt and trousers, then pair them with a midi dress and cardigan or a cashmere crewneck, jeans, and trench coat on weekends for a welcome dose of juxtaposition.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • The Institute founded in his name partners with the National Football League, Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers' Association and others to better understand and manage heat risks to athletes.
    — The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
  • In addition, Most of the activities that hybrid employees carry out–such as focused individual tasks, asynchronous communication, and video meetings–are better done at home.
    — Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2023
Definition of better
Adjective
  • The first established the system in flight, while the latest evaluation added further data from multiple rounds launched through HIMARS.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Simply put, acknowledging the reality—even if the administration won’t state it in these terms—of avoiding a further, major military campaign as the conflict drags on.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of further
Noun
  • The typical small business faces premium increases of 14% next year, based on a preliminary analysis by KFF.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Australia’s National Emergency Management Agency has warned that the growing trend of concurrent and cascading disasters is expected to continue and, in many cases, increase.
    — Milad Haghani, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of increase
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of besides
Adjective
  • Because this round of expansion was primarily driven by price increases, much of the additional revenue flowed straight to the bottom line.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Saline County will pay an additional $50,000 in attorney's fees.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of additional
Noun
  • Rucci caught a fourth-and-1 conversion pass from Adrian Martinez for a 10-yard gain to the Raiders’ 36, followed by James’ second-effort, 17-yard run.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In an interview with CNBC, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the efficiency gains of the Sol model.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of gain
Adverb
  • Since a quantum sensor does not need to receive or send a signal to an external device, it cannot be hacked or be spoofed by a fake incoming signal either.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Steinway Society is a group focused on spreading the gift of music by providing piano lessons — and pianos themselves — to kids who might not otherwise be able to afford either.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
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“More.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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