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adverb

Definition of morenext
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as in then
in addition to what has been said the sci-fi movie was totally unbelievable and, what's more, it was boring

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as in better
to a greater or higher extent the boxers for this bout are more evenly matched than the last two were

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more

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adjective

ˈmȯr How to pronounce more (audio)
as in further
resulting in an increase in amount or number bought more apples in order to make a bigger pie

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more

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noun

as in increase
something added (as by growth) add a little more to the mixture

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Recent Examples of more
Adverb
The new Huffy Vienna step-through e-bike, priced at just $599, delivers impressive performance, mirroring specifications of older, more expensive models. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 But officials are much more concerned about the fur seal’s larger cousin, the New Zealand sea lion, of which there thought to be fewer than 5,000 mature adults. — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Adjective
With the pads not coming on until next week, the early practice sessions put more focus on technique and conditioning before the physicality ramps up on Monday. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Twenty-nine single-family homes sold for $30 million or more in Miami-Dade in 2025, shattering the previous record of 15 homes in 2024. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Noun
Interview With the Vampire, and now The Vampire Lestat, require a suspension of disbelief and willingness to go beyond the normal mores of TV to enjoy its twists and pleasures to the fullest extent, and the crowd inside the theater was all too willing to go along with the kayfabe. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026 Before Serena and Venus came along, though, many Black players — including Gibson and Ashe — felt immense pressure to conform to the mores of tennis. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for more
Recent Examples of Synonyms for more
  1. then
  2. better
  3. further
  4. increase
  5. besides
  6. additional
  7. gain
  8. either
Adverb
  • Most, though not all, virus experts think the best evidence indicates the virus jumped from bats to other animals, and then to humans at a Wuhan market.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Paul Peschisolido became Fulham’s first £1million signing, then Chris Coleman arrived for £2m — fees that had been unimaginable in the third tier.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • The Institute founded in his name partners with the National Football League, Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers' Association and others to better understand and manage heat risks to athletes.
    — The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
  • In addition, Most of the activities that hybrid employees carry out–such as focused individual tasks, asynchronous communication, and video meetings–are better done at home.
    — Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2023
Definition of better
Adjective
  • Most recently, he’s rallied to add a further bit of brightness to his public profile by turning in a stellar domination of the Ohio Derby, much to the relief of his veteran trainer Steve Asmussen and his jockey Jose Ortiz.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • No further details on the stabbing or the victim's injuries were available.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of further
Noun
  • That increase has already led to more sunny day flooding, intensified rainfalls and hurricanes, reflected in higher and higher insurance premiums.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The brand gained more than 19 million views on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube in the last five months, representing a 273 percent increase from the same period last year.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Definition of increase
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of besides
Adjective
  • Zoko urged the board to instead approve the budget proposed by CPS chief executive officer Macquline King, and continue lobbying state lawmakers for additional funding.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The 2024 first-round pick has started to heat up with additional physicality.
    — Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of additional
Noun
  • Workers will dispute which tasks should be automated and how resulting gains should be distributed.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But over the last 12 months, inflation has nearly kept pace with hourly wage gains — and that understates the extent of the problem because debt service costs are not included in the consumer price index.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of gain
Adverb
  • That was a massive blow, and losing speedy rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell to another knee injury Wednesday didn’t help, either.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The solution, apparently, is to leave devs in these regions behind—no verification, but no enforcement, either.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
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