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 While Deliverance follows more or less in the footsteps of Blackwater Park, Damnation digs into a strange new realm for the band, uncovering something even darker. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026 Humidity and temperatures can fluctuate and require more or less time between waterings. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 Would that fine be more or less than what a red-light camera violation costs? — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 The depth, chaise length, and cushion fill are also customizable, making this more or less capable of delivering on the Couch of Your Dreams™. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 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
  • Trump on Tuesday said that while almost all the incoming fire in Jordan was stopped, some made it through.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Skubal pitched in a major-league game only 38 days after surgery, a feat that almost feels forgotten given all that has happened around him.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of almost
Adverb
  • Kyril is a hands-on, pretty inspirational owner who has a really clear vision for where this football club is going.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • As far as summer jobs go, helping to maintain the Oakland Cemetery is a pretty cool one, even in this heat.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • Heriyanto said dozens of search and rescue teams were deployed in a search operation covering approximately 300 square nautical miles of waters along and around Tomini Bay based on the tour boat’s route projections.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Upon arrival, officers discovered an unidentified male, approximately 30 to 35 years of age, unconscious and unresponsive inside the park.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of approximately
Adverb
  • Shop standouts like this vacation-ready crochet pick that’s practically begging to be worn on the beach.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • These flowy palazzo pants are practically made for summer travel days.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of practically
Adverb
  • There are few travel wins quite as satisfying as booking a flight for less than dinner out—and Frontier has built a loyal following around exactly that.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
  • Standing on opposite sides of the protests, the pair fall for each other despite the divide, recognizing in one another a restlessness neither can quite name.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Uptown’s First Ward Park became a scene of resistance Saturday evening when about 75 people gathered to mourn two men who were fatally shot by ICE this month.
    — Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • Miller said the job posting will go up in early August, stay open for about a month, and then in September, the city will start screening candidates.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
Definition of about
Adverb
  • San Francisco’s walk-off win came after the Giants bullpen spoiled Logan Webb’s chance at winning for the first time in nearly a month.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The nearly 30 plaintiffs are represented by 11 attorneys from five law firms.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of nearly
Adverb
  • In what was a relatively uncharacteristic ending for this Spain team – perhaps seeing the finish line so close – the squad allowed Argentina a few last chances, two of which couldn’t have been closer in the final eight minutes or so of the match.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Scripps researchers looked at the possibility of using this geoengineering over a shorter term in a relatively regional application that shortens the timeline and reduces the bureaucratic complexity of implementing it.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
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