more of

noun
UK: /mɔːr ɒv/
US: /mɔːr əv/

  1. A greater amount or number of something.

    1. I want more of this cake, it's delicious [ ] [ ]
    2. She needs more of your help to finish the project on time, it is very important. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate that something is increasingly true or present.

    1. We need more of that energy in this team. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company needs more of his expertise to solve the current financial crisis. [ ] [ ]

  3. An additional instance or occurrence of something.

    1. Can I have more of those cookies please? [ ] [ ]
    2. She wants more of the same opportunities that were offered last year, so she can grow. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

additional extra further greater increased another
more of adverb

  1. To a greater extent or degree.

    1. I need to see more of it soon [ ] [ ]
    2. The city became more of a tourist destination after they built the museum. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "more of" in English means: A greater amount or number of something., Used to indicate that something is increasingly true or present., An additional instance or occurrence of something..

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

Synonyms for "more of": additional, extra, further, greater, increased, another.

Example usage of "more of": "I want more of this cake, it's delicious". More examples on the page.