more

The word “more” means to a greater degree or extent. In plain terms, a greater amount, extent, or degree of something.

“More” is pronounced maw (/mɔɹ/ in IPA).

Here is “more” used in a sentence: “She likes tea more than coffee.”

Depending on how it is used, “more” can be an adverb and a pronoun.

The word “more” comes from Old English. From Old English māra, "more," related to Dutch meer and German mehr.

“More” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“More” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to a greater degree or extent.

'More' is the comparative form, showing a greater degree when comparing two things: 'this one is more useful.' 'Most' is the superlative, showing the greatest degree among three or more: 'this is the most useful of all.' Use 'more' to compare, 'most' to rank at the very top.

'Less' is the usual opposite, meaning to a smaller degree or extent — 'less tired,' 'less often.' For things you can count individually, the opposite is 'fewer,' as in 'fewer mistakes' rather than 'less mistakes.' Both point to a reduction rather than an increase.

Use 'more' with longer adjectives and most adverbs: 'more careful,' 'more quickly' — never 'carefuller.' Short, one-syllable words usually take '-er' instead, as in 'faster' or 'taller.' Two-syllable words vary, but 'more' is the safe choice whenever '-er' sounds wrong.

In 'please speak more slowly,' 'more' modifies the adverb 'slowly,' signaling a greater degree. It also strengthens adjectives — 'more interesting,' 'more difficult' — and verbs — 'I exercise more now.' In each case it points to an increase in degree or extent.