Another Word For More

Meaning

The word "more" is used to indicate a greater quantity, number, or degree of something. It expresses the idea of an increase or addition beyond what is already present. For example, when we say "I want more apples," we mean that we desire a larger amount of apples than we currently have.

Synonyms

• additional
• extra
• increased
• added
• greater
• supplementary

Antonyms

• less
• fewer
• reduced
• minimal
• little

Etymology

The word "more" originates from Old English "māra," which is related to the Old Norse word "meira" and has connections to Proto-Germanic "*maizō." This word has been used in the English language for centuries to denote increase or addition.

Examples

1. "If you study more, you will likely improve your grades."
2. "She found more interesting books at the library than she expected."
3. "Can we have more time to complete the project?"
4. "There were more people at the concert than last year."
5. "He felt more confident after practicing his speech."