more
Translation
more, a greater amount, further
Examples
I need more time to finish.
I need more time to finish.
Could you speak more slowly?
Could you speak more slowly?
There is more food if you want it.
There is more food if you want it.
This is more interesting than the last book.
This is more interesting than the last book.
Grammar Patterns
((more)) ((uncountable noun)) a greater amount of (sth.). I need more time to finish.
((more)) ((plural noun)) a greater number of (sth.). We need more chairs.
((more)) ((adjective/adverb)) used to form the comparative of adjectives and adverbs. Could you speak more slowly?
Similar Words
Synonyms: additional, extra, further; Antonyms: less, fewer.
Etymology
From Old English 'māra', meaning 'greater, more'.
Memory Tips
One of the most basic words for comparison. Think of adding to a pile to make it 'more'.