more
Used to say there is a larger amount or number of something.
Used to show that there is a larger amount, number, or degree of something.
Used to say something happens or is true to a larger degree.
Used to indicate that something happens or is true to a larger degree.
An extra amount of something.
An extra quantity, amount, or degree of something beyond what has been mentioned.
- Base: more
- Plural: more
more or less
1approximately, almost exactly
Almost, but not completely; about the same as.
- The project is, more or less, complete.
- He’s more or less the same age as me.
more often than not
1happens in most cases
Usually; in most situations.
- More often than not, he arrives late.
- More often than not, she arrives early to meetings.
- More often than not, they choose the cheaper option.
- More often than not, we choose pizza for dinner.
more than meets the eye
1hidden complexity beyond appearance
Something is more complicated or interesting than it first appears.
- There’s more than meets the eye with this project.
- There’s more than meets the eye with this case.
- He seems quiet, but there’s more to him than meets the eye.
- She seems quiet, but there’s more than meets the eye.
no more than
1equal to or less than stated amount/number
Only; at most a certain amount or number.
- It will take no more than ten minutes.
- He has no more than $20 left.
no more than
2At most a certain amount
Not greater than the number or amount said.
- The trip will take no more than two hours.
- He has no more than $50 left.
the more the merrier
1better with more people/things
It’s better when there are more people or things involved.
- You can invite your friends— the more the merrier!
- If others want to join us, the more the merrier.
the more the merrier
2more people makes it better
Used to say that you are happy for more people or things to join, because it will make the situation better or more fun.
- "Can I bring a friend to the game?" "Of course, the more the merrier!"
- They invited extra guests at the last minute, saying, "The more the merrier."
the more the merrier
8more people are welcome
Use this to say extra people are welcome.
- Can I bring my sister to the party? Sure—the more the merrier.
- We need volunteers, and the more the merrier.
- Invite your friends too. The more the merrier.
- You can bring your roommate; the more the merrier.
- If more students join the game, the more the merrier.