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more · determiner

/mɔːr/Full view

more (IN ADDITION)

A1 something in addition to what you already have

Dictionary examples:

Would you like some more food?

There isn't enough milk - I'll have to buy some more.

I need a bit more time.

The doctors can't cope with any more patients.

Learner example:

Now [I] have more free time, I and my family go to [the] swimming pool. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

more (GREATER AMOUNT)

A1 a greater number or amount of people or things

Dictionary examples:

There are more people here today than yesterday.

He knows more about dogs than I do.

Learner example:

In [the] disco I can meet more new people. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

any more

A2 If you do not do something or something does not happen any more, you have stopped doing it or it does not now happen.

Dictionary example:

I don't do yoga any more.

Learner example:

I don't need it any more because I have a new one. (Key English Test; A2; Italian)

once more

B1 one more time

Dictionary example:

I'd like to visit the colleges once more before we leave.

Learner example:

On Friday I will see him once more. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)

more and more

B2 an increasing number

Dictionary example:

More and more people are choosing not to buy a car.

Learner example:

More and more youngsters have problems with reading and writing. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)

more · adverb

/mɔːr/

more beautiful/difficult/easily, etc.

A1 used before an adjective or adverb to show that someone or something has a greater amount of a quality than someone or something else

Dictionary examples:

This exercise is more difficult than the last one.

It's more expensive than the others.

Could you read a bit more slowly, please?

Learner example:

This place is more beautiful than Stratford. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Hungarian)

B1 used to show that something happens a greater number of times than before

Dictionary examples:

We eat out a lot more than we used to.

We go to the movies more often in the winter.

Learner example:

We really should do this more often. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)

more or less

B2 almost or approximately

Dictionary examples:

We've more or less finished work on the house.

He more or less admitted he'd done it.

The new window will cost $500 more or less.

Learner example:

I will [now] give you some information, so that you know more or less what you can expect. (First Certificate in English; B2; Dutch)

more and more

B2 more as time passes

Dictionary example:

It's becoming more and more expensive to buy property in the city.

Learner example:

Cycling is getting more and more popular in Poland. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)