Meaning of more(a) in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   more(a)

   Definitions

   1. existing or coming by way of addition

   Examples

   • « an additional problem »
   • « further information »
   • « there will be further delays »
   • « took more time »

   Synonyms

   • added

2. Qualitative Adjective

   more(a)

   Definitions

   1. (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

   Examples

   • « more land »
   • « more support »
   • « more rain fell »
   • « more than a gallon »

   Antonyms

   • less(a)
3. 2. (comparative of `many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number

   Examples

   • « a hall with more seats »
   • « we have no more bananas »
   • « more than one »

   Synonyms

   • more than
   • many more(a)

   Antonyms

   • fewer

See also

• many
• more(a)