more or less

adverb

Definition of more or lessnext
1
as in almost
very close to but not completely the lot is 16 acres more or less

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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage

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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly the box weighs 60 pounds more or less

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Recent Examples of more or less Twice each year, those points more or less align with Manhattan’s street grid. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 7 July 2026 The Davis Food Co-Op was also started around the same time as the farmers market by more or less the same people. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Which is, more or less, what Harris’ supporters said in 2024. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 Interviewed following his win on ESPN, the 42-year-old Chestnut dismissed, more or less, the impact of today’s 92 degree New York heat on the proceedings. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for more or less
Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
  1. almost
  2. pretty
  3. approximately
  4. practically
  5. quite
  6. about
  7. nearly
  8. relatively
Adverb
  • There is a confidence in Las Terrenas that feels almost flirtatious.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of almost
Adverb
  • The stakes are pretty high to keep the air conditioning going.
    — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Term lengths range from 12 to 24 months, which is pretty on par with that of other lenders in the space.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 11 miles west-southwest of Johannesburg and occurred at a depth of 5 miles.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Serving approximately 3,000 students, the district has earned a reputation for academic excellence, strong community engagement, and a commitment to student opportunity.
    — Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of approximately
Adverb
  • Shipping traffic through the strait practically ground to a halt after the start of the war, as Iranian forces choked off vital energy supplies from the Middle East, sending oil prices soaring.
    — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • The reality showed that there was practically nothing to fear.
    — Zuri Primos July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of practically
Adverb
  • Mac still hasn’t quite put everything back together again, even after a rookie season that was eerily close to Nix’s numbers in 2024.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
  • Sure, nothing on the road turns heads quite like a hot rod or vintage vehicle in pristine condition.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Speaking on the eve of their World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway, Kane confirmed the round took place in Palm Beach, Florida, about 18 months ago.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • In Solana Beach, the city has only permitted 215 housing units this decade, about a quarter of the 875 units mandated by the state by 2029, according to city data.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of about
Adverb
  • Plans for a data center in Henderson County are apparently on hold for now after the developer did not provide justification for a request to pull a maximum of nearly 2 billion gallons of water a year from Cedar Creek Lake.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Then the group will take a nice – and well-deserved – break for a little bit after their nearly year-long tour and releasing music in between.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of nearly
Adverb
  • BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Deuterium is relatively easy to harvest from water, but tritium is trickier.
    — David Szondy July 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
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