More (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

(comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree; "more land"; "more support"; "more rain fell"; "more than a gallon".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Usages

• Comparative Degree

Examples

• The charity received more donations than expected this year.
• We need more space in the house for all our belongings.
• She spends more time on her phone than reading books.
• The population of the city is more than the entire state.
• The team will be in trouble if they receive more injuries to their star players.

Synonyms

• More Than

Antonyms

• Less

Meaning ²

(comparative of `many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number; "a hall with more seats"; "we have no more bananas"; "more than one".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Usages

• Comparative Degree

Examples

• I'll have to replace more than three of my old clothes in the coming month to keep up with fashion trends.
• The large department store had more toys than their rival across the street.
• We've got more artists in residence than ever before, with exhibits opening all weekend.
• The kids always want more dolls and action figures despite having a vast collection at home.
• There are more restaurants in that part of town than anywhere else in the city.

Antonyms

• Fewer