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"More" is one of the most frequently used words in English. It works in several different ways — as a determiner, pronoun, adverb, or adjective — but the core idea is always the same: a greater amount or degree of something. Here are the most common ways you will encounter it.

1determinera greater quantity or number

Use 'more' before a noun when you want to say there is a larger amount of something. Think of it as adding to what already exists — you have some, but you want or need extra.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Could I have more water, please? This glass is almost empty.

We need more time to finish the project.

There are more students in this class than in the other one.

2pronouna greater amount (standing alone)

When the noun is already clear from context, you can drop it and use 'more' on its own. It replaces the noun so you do not have to repeat it.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

I ate a lot, but I still wanted more.

She has already done a lot — I cannot ask for more.

Some people arrived early, but more came later in the evening.

3adverbforming comparatives

You use 'more' before an adjective or adverb to make a comparison — to say that one thing has a higher degree of a quality than another. For example, instead of saying 'importanter' (which is not a word!), you say 'more important'.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

This exam is more difficult than the last one.

Please speak more slowly — I cannot follow you.

She is more confident now than she was a year ago.

4adverbto a greater degree or extent

Sometimes 'more' does not compare two things directly — it just means 'to a higher degree' or 'to a greater extent'. It adds emphasis to how much or how often something happens.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

You should exercise more if you want to feel better.

I like reading more than watching television.

He talks more than anyone else in the office.

5adverbagain or additionally (in fixed phrases)

In certain phrases, 'more' carries the meaning of 'again' or 'one additional time'. You will see this most often in expressions like 'once more' or 'no more'.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Could you repeat that once more? I did not hear you clearly.

The old bridge is no more — it was demolished last year.

Let's try one more time before we give up.

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