First Known Use: before 12th century
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adjective \ˈmȯr\
: greater in amount, number, or size
: extra or additional
Full Definition of MORE
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: greater <something more than she expected>
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: additional, further <more guests arrived>
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Origin of MORE
Middle English, from Old English māra; akin to Old English mā, adverb, more, Old High German mēr, Old Irish mó more
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adverb
: to a greater degree or extent
: more often or for a longer period of time
: in addition
Full Definition of MORE
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a : in addition <a couple of times more> b : moreover
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: to a greater or higher degree —often used with an adjective or adverb to form the comparative <more evenly matched>
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First Known Use of MORE
before 12th century
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noun
Definition of MORE
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: a greater quantity, number, or amount <liked the idea better the more I thought about it>
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: something additional : an additional amount
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obsolete : persons of higher rank
First Known Use of MORE
before 12th century
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pronoun, singular or plural in construction
Definition of MORE
: additional persons or things or a greater amount <more will arrive shortly> <more was spilled>
First Known Use of MORE
13th century
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biographical name \ˈmȯr\
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Hannah 1745–1833 Eng. religious writer
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biographical name
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Henry 1614–1687 Eng. philos.
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biographical name
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Sir Thomas 1478–1535 Saint Thomas More Eng. statesman & author
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adjective \ˈmȯr\
Definition of MORE for Kids
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: greater in amount, number, or size <You like more sugar in your tea than I do.>
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: 1extra, additional <I need more time.>
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adverb
Definition of MORE for Kids
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: in addition <Wait one day more.>
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: to a greater extent Hint:More is often used with an adjective or adverb to form the comparative. <more active> <more actively>
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noun
Definition of MORE for Kids
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: a greater amount or number <I got more than I expected.>
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: an additional amount <He was too full to eat any more.>
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