more

noun
UK: /mɔː/
US: /mɔːr/

  1. A larger or additional amount.

    1. I want more cake please [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you give me more information about the project's timeline please? [ ] [ ]

  2. An increased degree or extent.

    1. I need more sleep [ ] [ ]
    2. The company needs to invest more in employee training programs now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

additional extra further
more adjective

  1. A greater amount or degree.

    1. I need more time. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has more experience than any other candidate. [ ] [ ]

  2. Additional; further.

    1. Do you want more tea? [ ] [ ]
    2. We need more resources to complete the task successfully this month. [ ] [ ]
more adverb

  1. To a greater extent or degree.

    1. Try to work more. [ ] [ ]
    2. He should exercise more to improve his health significantly. [ ] [ ]

  2. In addition; furthermore.

    1. I like it more. [ ] [ ]
    2. Moreover, he is more than willing to contribute his expertise and effort. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "more" in English means: A larger or additional amount., An increased degree or extent..

The phonetic transcription of "more" is /mɔː/ in British English and /mɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "more": additional, extra, further.

Example usage of "more": "I want more cake please". More examples on the page.