More

Pronunciation: /mɔːr/

Definitions of more

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'much', used to indicate a greater amount or degree

Example Sentences

A1 I want more cookies.

A2 She needs more time to finish the project.

B1 I have more experience in this field than you.

B2 The new car is more expensive than the old one.

C1 He is more knowledgeable about the subject than anyone else.

C2 The movie was more captivating than I expected.

adverb used to indicate a greater amount or degree in a non-specific manner

Example Sentences

A1 I want more candy.

A2 She needs more time to finish the project.

B1 He is more interested in science than in art.

B2 The new software is more efficient than the old one.

C1 The company needs to invest more in research and development.

C2 The CEO is more concerned about sustainability than profitability.

Examples of more in a Sentence

formal The company needs more resources to expand its operations.

informal I need more time to finish this project.

slang I could use some more cash to go out tonight.

figurative She craved more adventure in her life.

Grammatical Forms of more

• past tense: mored
• plural: mores
• comparative: more
• superlative: most
• present tense: more
• future tense: will more
• perfect tense: have more
• continuous tense: am moreing
• singular: more
• positive degree: more
• infinitive: to more
• gerund: moreing
• participle: mored

Origin and Evolution of more

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'more' originated from the Old English word 'māra' which means greater or additional.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'more' has retained its basic meaning of greater or additional, but its usage has expanded to encompass a wider range of contexts and expressions.