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/mɔr/

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/mɔː/

greater amount

Etymology
Etymology Information

'more' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'māra,' where 'mā' meant 'more' or 'greater.'

Historical Evolution

'māra' transformed into the Middle English word 'more,' and eventually became the modern English word 'more.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'greater in quantity or degree,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a greater or additional amount or degree.

There is more to life than money.

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Adjective 1

a greater or additional amount or degree.

I need more time to finish the project.

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Adverb 1

to a greater extent.

She sings more beautifully than anyone else.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35