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Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb
UK /mɔː(r)/
US /mɔːr/

Definition

(adj/pro) : Used to refer to a larger number or amount of something.
(adv) : To a greater level.

Example

"(adj) : He wants more practice because he feels it will help him improve faster."

"(pro) : They asked for more because the first portion was too small for everyone."

"(adv) : She worked more carefully this time to avoid mistakes."

Explanation

More is used when we want a larger number, amount, or higher level of something. It can refer to things, people, actions, or ideas. For example, more people (greater number of people), more water (larger amount), more work (higher level of work), or more toys (greater number of things). It can also compare two things, like in he has more energy than me. When more comes before a noun (as a determiner/adjective), it shows a bigger amount, as in he needs more time. When more replaces the noun, it works like a pronoun, like she wants more (more = more food / more time). As an adverb, it means “to a greater degree”, like “Try more slowly”. We use it every day when asking for extra things, comparing amounts, or showing that something increases.