Synonyms for

More

Verb / mɔ:r / Another word for more — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

More means a greater amount or additional.

Synonyms & similar words

thomasmore sirthomasmore less morethan fewer more toagreaterextent additional extra further increased another surplus supplementary added greater bigger heavier larger over remaining spare superior surplus wider

Synonyms by register

Formal

additional further greater increased

Informal

extra bigger another

Literary

ampler surplus

Antonyms

less fewer little scarce minimal deficient

Common collocations

  • more or less
  • more than enough
  • much more
  • even more
  • more than
  • more of
  • more than likely

Word family

adjective more
adverb more

Usage note

Used to indicate a greater quantity, extent, or degree. 'Fewer' is used for countable nouns, while 'less' is used for uncountable nouns.

Example sentences

  1. I want more ice cream.
  2. Can I have more time?
  3. The cake needs more sugar.
  4. I need more sleep.
  5. The car is more expensive than the bike.

Quotes

  • The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss
  • More is lost by indecision than by wrong decision. - Carmela Soprano
  • The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know. - Michel Legrand

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