WordHive Learning Dictionary

More

determiner, adverb

More means a larger amount or number.

4 letters 2 syllables

What does More mean?

More means a larger amount or number.

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Dictionary definition

A greater amount, number, or degree.

Example sentences

More in a sentence

easy

May I have more water?

medium

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hard

More practice can help a skill feel easier.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of More

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does more mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to more?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a contrast for more?

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Sounds like

MOR

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like More

additionalCan be used as a similar word for more in some contexts.
greaterCan be used as a similar word for more in some contexts.
extraCan be used as a similar word for more in some contexts.
Antonyms

Opposite words

lessCan be used as a contrast for more in some contexts.
fewerCan be used as a contrast for more in some contexts.
Synonym practice

Want to practice more synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The box held more blocks than before," then compare close word choices. Practice more synonyms.

Word family

More word family

Base word

more

determiner

most

The greatest amount or number.

adjective

moreish

So good you want more.

Related words
Student support

Understand More

Hint for students

More means a greater amount, number, or extra amount.

Common mix-up

More is not the same as most. More compares amounts or asks for an extra amount; most means the greatest amount.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows more without using the word more. Example: The bowl was still empty, so Dad added another scoop of rice. Clue words: still empty, added another scoop Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show an extra amount or a greater number?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I need more paper because my first sheet is full." Why does more fit better than less?