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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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2
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
With climate change making natural disasters far more frequent, some consumers are turning to smaller off-grid electric networks to generate power in the event of a catastrophe. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026 Now the news cycle was in overdrive, and getting more troubling every day. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Then again, there are always more snacks (and craft beers) waiting in the van that takes you back to the lodge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 This has raised eyebrows among some producers, who would have liked more detail on the BBC’s funding expectations for the series. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
The five-parter from Tiger King co-director Eric Goode features reptile dealers with a fondness for creepy crawlies and a loose connection to ethical and legal mores. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026 Classical studies majors will surely be aghast at how the likes of Zeus and Poseidon are sublimated into social mores and choppy waves (just as Zendaya fans might rage at how her disapproving Athena only cameos as Odysseus’ invisible friend). — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 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
  • There’s also little hope that a Democratic majority would confirm a Supreme Court nominee — should a vacancy arise — after then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s blockade of Merrick Garland during the Obama years.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For years, hospitals have been buying and building outpatient centers, and then funneling more care to them.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 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
  • The South's joint chiefs said Saturday the military stepped up surveillance and vigilance for possible further launches from the North and was closely sharing information with the United States and Japan.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • However, further Houthi offensives have met stiffer resistance from the recuperated forces of the Presidential Leadership Council, depriving the group of another quick victory.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of further
Noun
  • Verizon is committed to offering a wide variety of diverse programming across our lineup, while also protecting our viewers from unjustified price increases.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Bigger fleet for flight testing Stratolaunch has been expanding its flight operations as demand for hypersonic testing increases.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of increase
Adverb
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And besides, there’s a theory that, with the meow, the cats were evolving to imitate us.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of besides
Adjective
  • Janelle King, one of four Republicans on the five-member board, said during a meeting Thursday that such a requirement would impose new burdens on county election officials, including possibly having to hire additional poll workers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Production capacity takes focus Meeting that demand will require more than securing additional orders.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of additional
Noun
  • Still, the gains weren’t enough to push all three major averages into positive territory for the week.
    — Alexa LoMonaco,Jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • California’s economic growth is expected to continue, but slowly and with few jobs gains.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of gain
Adverb
  • Curated by Our Editors The problems don’t end once everything is up there, either.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Nobody got lucky in the grandest way with the Florida Lotto or Fantasy 5 midday draws, either.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
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“More.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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