1
: greater
something more than she expected
2
: additional, further
more guests arrived
1
a
: in addition
a couple of times more
b
: moreover
2
: to a greater or higher degree
—often used with an adjective or adverb to form the comparative
more evenly matched
1
: a greater quantity, number, or amount
liked the idea better the more I thought about it
2
: something additional : an additional amount
3
obsolete
: persons of higher rank
singular or plural in construction
: additional persons or things or a greater amount
more will arrive shortly
more was spilled
Synonyms
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Examples of more in a Sentence
Adjective
I felt more pain after the procedure, not less.
The new engine has even more power.
You like more sugar in your tea than I do.
He had done more harm than he had intended.
The series will have five more episodes.
The company hired a few more employees.
I offered him some more coffee.
One more thing and then I'm leaving.
Can you say that one more time?
Adverb
The shot hurt more than I expected.
It happens more often than it used to.
The building looks more like a museum than a library.
The players grew more intense as the game went on.
To me, there's nothing more exciting than playing football.
She more closely resembles her aunt than her mother.
He struggled to find a more comfortable position.
It's the same product—they've done nothing more than change the label.
a couple of times more
What more could you ask for?
Noun
add a little more to the mixture
Recent Examples on the Web
Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
This allowed Mackenzie to take more chances, cut some camera angles closer and create a completely fresh take on how the world sees surfing.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Crocs’ many fashion collaborators have included Balenciaga, Drew Barrymore, Barbie, Barneys New York, Justin Bieber, Christopher Kane, Takashi Murakami, Bad Bunny, Disney and many more.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
All of those ritzy features—and many more—are covered by a monthly HOA bill that tops $11,800.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The entire history of human existence is reducing suffering and making it so that more people get to participate more fully in society.
—Jason Kehe, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
The leaders are expected to discuss how to deepen their cooperation on global security issues, AI research and more.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
Fans would return to see the show again and again, some doing so 15 times or more.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
What that means is that the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will see an increase of volume, translating to more activity for trucking companies as well as for warehousing and rail systems, Anderson said.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2024
Some people like to star in their more dramatic music videos and some people don’t.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Shoot some ewes, the biologists said, to keep even more from dying.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
What was more intimidating to try: The Bachelor or The Masked Singer?
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
In fact, when used regularly over an extended period of time, steroids can actually weaken or thin skin, causing skin irritation and leaving it more vulnerable to infection.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Some people also bruise more easily than others or seem to experience bruising more often than the rest of us.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
After her release, maintaining her image of class and refinement was more important than ever, as she was routinely labeled a criminal in the press.
—Paul Alexander, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Though Thurman would be a higher-profile win, beating Fundora would probably be more impressive.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Around that time, Simpson began a real-life relationship with a blonde-haired woman that actually did break some cultural mores.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Again, people often refuse to abandon attitudes and mores which obstruct economic performance.
—Wanjiru Njoya, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2024
Her career has survived because comedy thrives on shock value, but also because she’s been willing to apologize, repeatedly and sincerely, and acknowledge when her humor has offended or no longer aligns with social mores.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
The leader, who is expected to call for elections soon, also invoked the Bible and social mores.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
Payne is a satirist, but the movie leans more into physical comedy and witty dialogue than spearing social mores.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2023
Within the nature of modesty itself, there lies a timeless assertion of human dignity despite the constant change in fashion, occasion, and social mores.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 10 Jan. 2024
Lean blended guilt and innocence with the relativity of social mores, and the spiritual excitement was blazing.
—Armond White, National Review, 31 Jan. 2024
Adjective
Now, Japan is sending 250 more cherry trees to Washington, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday during a visit to the White House.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
This allowed Mackenzie to take more chances, cut some camera angles closer and create a completely fresh take on how the world sees surfing.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Crocs’ many fashion collaborators have included Balenciaga, Drew Barrymore, Barbie, Barneys New York, Justin Bieber, Christopher Kane, Takashi Murakami, Bad Bunny, Disney and many more.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
All of those ritzy features—and many more—are covered by a monthly HOA bill that tops $11,800.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The entire history of human existence is reducing suffering and making it so that more people get to participate more fully in society.
—Jason Kehe, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
The leaders are expected to discuss how to deepen their cooperation on global security issues, AI research and more.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
Fans would return to see the show again and again, some doing so 15 times or more.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
What that means is that the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will see an increase of volume, translating to more activity for trucking companies as well as for warehousing and rail systems, Anderson said.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Adverb
By the time Woman arrived in 2016, the dominance of digital service providers had increased even more exponentially.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2024
Some people like to star in their more dramatic music videos and some people don’t.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Shoot some ewes, the biologists said, to keep even more from dying.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
What was more intimidating to try: The Bachelor or The Masked Singer?
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
In fact, when used regularly over an extended period of time, steroids can actually weaken or thin skin, causing skin irritation and leaving it more vulnerable to infection.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Some people also bruise more easily than others or seem to experience bruising more often than the rest of us.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
After her release, maintaining her image of class and refinement was more important than ever, as she was routinely labeled a criminal in the press.
—Paul Alexander, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Though Thurman would be a higher-profile win, beating Fundora would probably be more impressive.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
But while a boon for the macro economy, the influx has chafed with locals who increasingly complain that Russians are stealing jobs and upsetting cultural mores.
—TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Around that time, Simpson began a real-life relationship with a blonde-haired woman that actually did break some cultural mores.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Again, people often refuse to abandon attitudes and mores which obstruct economic performance.
—Wanjiru Njoya, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2024
Her career has survived because comedy thrives on shock value, but also because she’s been willing to apologize, repeatedly and sincerely, and acknowledge when her humor has offended or no longer aligns with social mores.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
The leader, who is expected to call for elections soon, also invoked the Bible and social mores.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
Payne is a satirist, but the movie leans more into physical comedy and witty dialogue than spearing social mores.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2023
Within the nature of modesty itself, there lies a timeless assertion of human dignity despite the constant change in fashion, occasion, and social mores.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 10 Jan. 2024
Lean blended guilt and innocence with the relativity of social mores, and the spiritual excitement was blazing.
—Armond White, National Review, 31 Jan. 2024
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more
1 of 3 adjective
ˈmō(ə)r 
ˈmȯ(ə)r
1
: greater in amount, number, or size
felt more pain
2
: extra entry 1, additional
bought more apples
more
2 of 3 adverb1
: in addition
wait one day more
2
: to a greater or higher extent
—often used with an adjective or adverb to form the comparative
more active
more actively
more
3 of 3 noun1
: a greater amount or number
got more than we expected
the more I thought about it
2
: an additional amount or number
the more the merrier
Biographical Definition
More
2 of 3biographical name (2)
Henry 1614–1687 English philosopher
More
3 of 3biographical name (3)
Sir Thomas 1478–1535 Saint Thomas More English statesman and author
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