more - Master This Word
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more Word Meanings
- a greater amount or degree
- to a higher extent
- in addition to.
more Example Sentences
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more Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/mɔː/
US
/mɔr/
more Word Etymology
more = 'greater in quantity or degree'; Old English 'māra' → Proto-Germanic 'maizō' → PIE root '*me' = 'to measure, to take'. Imagine a larger pile of apples that signifies more than the previous amount.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I place my palm on the knob and turn it a bit, watch the volume move higher. With each small turn, I feel the room lift, a little more brightness in the air. I keep nudging it until there is more of what I want, and the effort pays off. That sense of ending up with more is what I carry into daily use—more time, more space, more to do.
Real Context
More is a flexible English word that covers quantity and degree, able to modify adjectives, adverbs, and nouns. It appears in comparisons with than (more than) and in correlative phrases like the more ... the more ..., but it also means addition as in in addition to. You’ll hear it in contexts like more time, more money, or the more you practice, the better you become. Learners often mix up more with much or many, or assume it always means a bigger number; the best choice depends on whether you’re talking about amount, intensity, or an extra element, and on whether the noun is countable or uncountable.
Usage Reminders
- • Use more to express increase in amount, degree, or addition.
- • Compare with 'than' for comparisons (more than).
- • Use 'in addition to' to mean 'besides' or 'along with'.
- • Distinguish between countable and uncountable nouns when choosing between more and many/much.
- • Be mindful of the correlative form 'the more ..., the more ...' with parallel clauses.
Common Misconceptions
- More always means a bigger number; sometimes it means a greater degree or addition instead.
- More equals much or many in all contexts; use 'much' for uncountable and 'many' for countable nouns.
- The phrase 'the more, the more' is always a complete sentence by itself.
- You can replace 'more' with 'much' in all positive statements.
- More cannot be used with proper nouns or names to imply quantity.
Thinking Differences
English tends to reuse 'more' across adjectives, adverbs, and nouns, but learners must watch for countability and exact meaning—amount, degree, or addition. Mistakes often involve replacing 'more' with 'much' or guessing it always signals bigger quantity.
Learning Tips
- Practice identifying whether more modifies quantity, degree, or adds information.
- Compare with much and many to choose the right word.
- Master the 'the more..., the more...' pattern with parallel clauses.
- Learn 'in addition to' as a formal way to add information.
- Pay attention to countable vs uncountable nouns when using more.
- Read and listen for native collocations with 'more' in everyday speech.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'more'?
A.Smaller in amount or extent
B.Greater in amount or extent
C.A type of dessert
D.A mode of transportation
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence below uses the word 'more' correctly?
A.I have less apples than you.
B.I need more time to finish the project.
C.The sky is more than blue today.
D.The dog barked more at night.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'more'?
A.Abundant
B.Lonely
C.Ephemeral
D.Dull
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of the word 'more'?
A.Distant
B.Brighter
C.Fewer
D.Active
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario using 'more'?
A.I have a lot of books that I need to read.
B.The sun sets earlier during winter.
C.She always enjoys painting in her free time.
D.His garden has fewer flowers compared to last year.
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