单词	more
释义	more1 adverbmore2 determiner, pronoun moremore1 /mɔː $ mɔːr/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES More and more, we are finding that students lack basic skills when they enter college. Anthony needs to practise more than the other students, but he gets it right in the end. Can it be done more quickly? I couldn't agree more. I promised Mom I'd help more with the housework. I think you look more like your aunt Margaret than your sister does. Our future competitiveness and prosperity depend more than ever before on technology and industry. People are using mobile phones more because they are cheaper. People here are far more friendly than they are in England. She's more intelligent than her brothers. The old version of Tomb Raider was a lot more limited in scope than this one. Visitors to the centre complained about the service more than last year. You can see the buildings from the ground, of course, but they look more dramatic from the air. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Add more warm water if mixture is dry. Determinedly she put her worries and the root cause of her despondency behind her and tried to think more cheerfully. In all cases the depth of knowledge required should be more advanced than that required for Professional Examinations. This suggests to Ishmael that the entire universe is more closely interrelated than man has yet admitted. Windows 95 users have a newer and more reliable program called DriveSpace. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatormore of the same thing, or another one of the same things► more more of the same thing: · I gave him $200 last week, and he's already asking for more.· There were more riots in the capital last night when protestors clashed with police.more of: · Those interested in seeing more of the sculptor's work can visit the Sacre Monte museum.three more/100 more etc: · Some of the students arrived today, and about 20 more will be here tomorrow.· I might buy a couple more of those scarves.some more/any more/no more: · Is there any more beer in the fridge?· Why don't you go upstairs and do some more homework?· Officials are satisfied that no more bodies are buried in the ruins.a few more: · Can you give me a few more minutes?one more (=the last of several): · I'll just have one more drink before I go.a bit moreBritish /a little (bit) more American: · Sally read a bit more of her book to keep her mind off things. ► another one more thing, person, or amount of the same kind: · Would you like another drink?· Look, your glass is cracked. I'll get you another.another of: · Still to come on Channel West, another of our special reports from Florida.another ten minutes/five miles/two gallons etc: · Add the pasta and heat the soup for another ten minutes.· For another 80 bucks, you could have a wide-screen TV with Internet access.another one: · Pass me another one of those folders. ► extra more of something, in addition to the usual or standard amount or number: · Residents may use the hotel swimming pool at no extra charge.extra ten minutes/three pounds/four gallons etc: · You get an extra 5% discount if you buy your software on-line.· The voting booths stayed open for an extra two hours in some states.be/cost/charge etc extra (=to be, cost, charge etc extra money): · Dinner costs $15, but wine is extra.· Most small providers offer their customers free Web space, but larger providers often charge extra. ► additional more than the amount or number that was agreed or expected at the beginning of something: · Our own car broke down, so we had the additional expense of renting a car.an additional £10/10 miles/10 minutes etc: · Judge Mathes sentenced her first to a year and later to an additional three months in jail for contempt. ► further formal more, in addition to what there is already or what has happened already: · The doctors are keeping her in hospital to do further tests.· For further information, contact the help line.a further £10/10 miles/10 minutes etc: · Strike action will continue for a further 24 hours. ► added : added advantage/benefit/protection etc another advantage or more of something that makes something better or more effective: · The new computer is as good as the old one, with the added advantage of being smaller.· Buy a high-factor sun lotion, and wear a hat for added protection. ► spare a spare tyre, key, room etc is one that you have in addition to the ones you normally use, so that it is available if another one is needed: · We carried Ros upstairs and laid her on the spare bed.· Pauline keeps a spare key hanging in the closet upstairs. ► supplementary provided in addition to what already exists, in order to help people or improve something: · Some supplementary finance is available in the form of grants or loans.· The Investment Business Gazettes offer very useful supplementary information. more than a number, amount, age etc► more more than a number or amount: more than: · I've been working here for more than fifteen years.· More than 50,000 people attended the concert, which was held in Central Park.much more/far more/a lot more/even more: · Rented accommodation costs much more in New York.· Sales executives earn about $200,000 a year, and those higher up the ladder can earn a lot more.no more than/not more than: · The discussion lasted no more than 30 minutes.10/100/$50 etc more: · It's a better hotel, but it costs about £50 more than the other one.or more: · He could receive a prison sentence of five years or more. ► over more than that number or amount - use this especially when it is not important to say exactly how much more: · I had to wait over half an hour for the train this morning.· We receive over 2,000 applications a year.· It's hot out there - I'd say it's over 90.just over (=slightly over): · She weighs just over 180 pounds.well over/way over (=a lot more) informal: · Well over 30 schools took part in the fund-raising walk.· She was driving way over the speed limit.3/10/12 etc and over (=including and over a particular age): · NCI recommends that women aged 40 years and over are checked every two years. ► above more than a number or level on a scale that can be exactly measured: · The temperature is about 2 degrees above zero.just above (=slightly above): · High speed trains average just above 150 mph.well/way above (=a lot more) informal: · The government promised to increase teachers' pay well above the rate of inflation.above average (=more than usual): · All the students in the group were found to have above average IQ scores.3/10/12 etc and above (=including and above a particular figure): · A score of 70 and above indicates good spatial and map-reading skills. ► greater than formal more than a particular number or amount, especially a number: · Scientists have discovered eight craters on Venus with diameters greater than 100 km.· Imagine a device that could send a signal at a speed greater than the speed of light. be greater than: · Economic growth this year is predicted to be greater than 1.5%.be much/far/even greater than: · By the 1940s, the volume of domestic trade was much greater than trade with other countries. ► beyond more than another number, amount, age etc - use this especially when the other number etc is a particular level or limit: · Inflation has now risen beyond the acceptable level of 5%.· In a number of professions, it is possible to continue working beyond retirement age. ► in excess of formal more than an amount or number - used especially in official documents, instructions, or reports: · The cyclone was travelling at speeds in excess of 21 mph.be in excess of: · The population is now estimated to be in excess of 40 million.well in excess of (=a lot more) informal: · The fire has caused well in excess of $500,000 worth of damage. ► upwards of also upward of American use this when the number or amount you mention is the lower limit, and there is possibly even more than that: · The Reynolds collection is valued at upward of $20 million. 10/$300/5 years etc and upwards: · The performance is suitable for children of 7 years and upwards. ► plus : 10/100/1,500 etc plus at least 10, 100 etc and more than that: · The drugs have a street value of $30,000 plus.· It took me three hours to back up the computer's 400-plus megabyte memory. to be more than a particular number or amount► be more than · The annual revenue is more than $15 billion.· New Haven's school drop-out rate is more than double the statewide average.much/many more than · a young woman who didn't look to be much more than 20· Many cases still go undetected -- many more than are treated. ► exceed formal to be more than a number or amount, especially a fixed number or limit - used especially in official reports or documents: · Legal requirements state that working hours must not exceed 42 hours a week.· In the Far East, home computer ownership is expected to exceed that of the US and Europe combined.exceed something by something: · Births exceeded deaths by a ratio of 3 to 1.far exceed: · Metcalf has achieved 49 touchdowns, far exceeding even those of his famous father. ► outnumber if one type of person or thing outnumbers another, there are more of the first type than of the second: · Women teachers outnumber their male colleagues by two to one. (=there are twice as many women)greatly/far outnumber: · a city where bicycles greatly outnumber cars ► be up if profits, sales, income etc are up they are larger than at a time in the past: · Most retailers expect sales to be up slightly compared with last year.· The American Stock Exchange was up 0.6% at 551.63.be up by: · Support for the president was up by an astonishing 15% in the South. be 10%/12 points etc up: · Germany's steel output was 3% up at 11.7 million tons. ► pass if a number or total passes an amount, especially one that you have been trying to reach, it is more than that amount and will probably continue to increase: · If he stays injury-free, Stumpel should pass his personal best of 76 points.pass the £100/1million etc mark: · Visits to our website passed the 100,000 mark in April. more than before► more · The new airport will just mean more noise, more traffic problems and higher land prices.more than · I'm sure I weigh more than last year.more something than · There are far more game shows on TV than there used to be.much more/a lot more/a little more etc · Derek earns a lot more now than he did in his previous job.more and more (=in a number or degree that steadily increases) · More and more people are retiring early.· It became more and more obvious that the boy was using drugs. ► more · People are using mobile phones more because they are cheaper.more than · Visitors to the centre complained about the service more than last year.more than ever before · Our future competitiveness and prosperity depend more than ever before on technology and industry.more and more (=continuously increasing) · More and more, we are finding that students lack basic skills when they enter college. ► a growing number/an increasing number use this when the number of people that are doing something is not yet very large, but is increasing all the time: a growing number/an increasing number of: · Hong Kong was having to provide for a growing number of refugees.· Milo is one of a growing number of politicians who have become dissatisfied with the current government. an ever-increasing/ever-growing number of (=a number that is increasing all the time): · The islanders are trying to protect their environment from the ever-increasing number of Australian tourists.in growing/increasing numbers: · "Suite" hotels -- with full kitchens and sitting rooms -- are dotting the roadside in increasing numbers. ► increasingly continuing to happen more often than before - use this when something is becoming more common but still does not happen all the time: · As the years passed, Celia became increasingly lonely and withdrawn.· Increasingly, people are relying on interactive media for a variety of services. ► greater formal use this about a feeling or condition that is stronger or more noticeable than it was before: · After the war, the country began to enjoy greater prosperity.· The new legislation gave girls greater access to sports in schools.greater than: · The need for people with computing skills is greater than ever before. ► higher use this about prices, speeds, or amounts that are bigger than they were before: · There is now a higher proportion of women in management jobs.· By focusing on quality rather than price, Bangalore's firms hope to secure higher profit margins.higher than: · The cost of student accommodation is higher than it was a year ago. ► increased greater than in the past: · After childbirth there is always an increased risk of back trouble.· Increased interest in healthy foods and the environment has led to greater consumer influence. ► gain ground if a belief, idea etc is gaining ground , more and more people believe it, do it etc: · an approach which is gaining ground in schools· Evangelical Christianity has been gaining ground since the Second World War.· Laurent died in 1853, but his ideas slowly gained ground over the next ten years. to become stronger, angrier etc than before► get/become · As the days passed, Martha became more worried. · As you get older, your joints and muscles tend to get weaker.· I knew that if I resisted, he would get even angrier.· The mysterious phone calls were becoming more frequent. ► grow in/gain in to gradually get more of a useful or valuable quality: · The festival has been growing in popularity.· The business has continued to grow in productivity and profitability.· She gradually gained in self-confidence and ability. ► more use this to show that there is more of a quality or feeling than at another time: · It will gradually become more cloudy later in the day.more ... than: · I guess Marlene is more neurotic than she used to be.a lot/much/far more: · Everything was much more difficult than it is these days.more and more: · The train went more and more slowly, and finally stopped completely.· We became more and more determined to succeed. ► increasingly if someone or something is becoming increasingly difficult, important etc, they are continuing to become more difficult, more important etc as time passes: · As she watched him, Jody felt increasingly sure that she had made the right choice.become/get increasingly: · It is getting increasingly difficult for the US to remain competitive in consumer products. ► heightened heightened feelings are felt more strongly: · heightened concerns about crime and violence in schools· A heightened awareness of healthy eating may lead to considerable benefits. more than someone or something else► more having a particular quality or characteristic to a greater degree than someone or something else: · You can see the buildings from the ground, of course, but they look more dramatic from the air.more than: · Anthony needs to practise more than the other students, but he gets it right in the end.more ... than: · She's more intelligent than her brothers.· Most women felt that female bosses were "more involved" than their male counterparts.much/far/a little/a lot more: · People here are far more friendly than they are in England.· The old version of Tomb Raider was a lot more limited in scope than this one.more like: · I think you look more like your aunt Margaret than your sister does. ► more more than another person, thing, or place: · The students with more experience help the newcomers get to grips with the course.more than: · So Claire earns more than you?· In the study, men showed more concern than the women who took part. ► greater use this about a feeling, quality, or amount that is larger than someone or something else's: greater than: · His understanding of Chinese philosophy is greater than any Westerner's I've met.greater something than: · We enjoy greater freedom than women in many other countries. ► higher use this about prices, speeds, or amounts that are bigger than someone else's: · We tried to calculate the effect of a higher minimum wage on employment and hours worked.· Janette's SAT scores were higher than anyone elses.higher something than: · In the 1960s, Japan achieved a higher rate of economic growth than most other countries. ► to a greater extent/degree happening more in one situation than in another - used in literary and scientific contexts: · This theme is developed in the novels of D.H. Lawrence, and to a greater extent E.M. Forster.to a greater extent/degree than: · Women, to a greater degree than men, tend to start abusing alcohol when they are under pressure at work. approximately correct► roughly · Yes, that's roughly the right answer.· As long as you know roughly how to do it, that's fine. ► more or less if something is more or less correct, it is good or correct enough to be accepted even if it is not perfect: · What she says is more or less true.· "Did they have what you were looking for at the hardware store?" "Yes, more or less." ► kind of/sort of informal spoken said when you think something is approximately right or true, but not exactly: · It's kind of circular-shaped, but not exactly.· "Did you finish your homework?" "Well, sort of." ► be in the right ballpark informal if you are in the right ballpark , what you have guessed is not exactly correct, but is close to being correct: · "I'd think a project like this would take at least five years to complete." "Not quite as long as that, but you're in the right ballpark." approximately a large number or amount► something/somewhere in the region of · The business is worth something in the region of $25m.· The universe is estimated to be somewhere in the region of eleven billion years old.· A typical price would be somewhere in the region of £2,500 per person. ► something like spoken · Smith is already something like $10,000 in debt.· In the USA something like 4000 such accidents occur each year. ► an estimated : an estimated 3000 people/one million pounds/90% of profits etc approximately that number or amount - use this when you have no exact or detailed figures on which to calculate the exact number: · The event was seen on television by an estimated 250 million people worldwide.· An estimated 10% of new mothers suffer from severe depression.· By the end of the month an estimated 1000 people had been killed and 42,000 left homeless. ► some : some 100 people/50 years/2000 establishments etc approximately that number or amount - use this especially when you think it is impressive or surprising: · Among the 11 factory sites across Europe, some 2,600 jobs are to be eliminated this year.· He lectured at the Institut Pasteur for some 50 years. ► or more : 5000 people/20%/9 days etc or more use this when the total may be a lot more, and you want to emphasize that this is a large number or amount: · How can you be tired? You slept for ten hours or more last night.· There were a thousand or more fans at the airport to welcome the band. again► again · If you're late again we'll leave without you.· The floor needs cleaning again.· It was nice to see you again.· Julie! It's your sister on the phone again.· The fresh mountain air soon made Jennifer feel strong again.· When I was safely back in my apartment again, I took out the letter and read it. ► once again/once more formal use this especially about something worrying or serious that has happened before: · Once again, the French army were totally humiliated.· The crops had failed, and once more, famine threatened the region.· Once again, I must remind you of the seriousness of the problems we face.· The cost of living is once more on the increase.· Once again, the City Council has decided to ignore the interests of the taxpayers. ► yet again use this when something has happened too many times before in a way that is very annoying: · Yet again, I was forced to ask my parents for money.· The opening of the new museum has been delayed yet again.· Yet again, you're late turning in your assignment.· It was the last day of their vacation and it was raining yet again. ► one more time/once more again, and usually for the last time: · Can we practise the last part just once more?· I'm going to ask you just one more time: where did you get this money?· She wanted to see her grandfather once more before he died. ► fresh : fresh attempt/look/start one that is done again from the beginning in a new way, after you have been unsuccessful in the past: · I think we need to take a fresh look at the problem.· The army is planning a fresh attempt to regain control of the capital. ► not again! spoken say this when something annoying happens again or happens too many times: · "Sue, Steve's on the phone asking for you." "Oh, not again!"· "Not again!" said Anna, as the word CANCELLED appeared next to her flight number for the third time. better than before► better · The following day, the weather was a little better.better than · People's general health is a lot better these days than it used to be.get better · Your Spanish is definitely getting better.far better/much better/a lot better · Angie spent last week painting her bedroom -- it looks much better. ► improved better than before as a result of changes that have been made -- used especially when selling or advertising a product: · Perhaps you'd like to have a look at our new improved model?· Garrett believes the new system will allow him to lower prices and provide improved service to customers.much/greatly/vastly improved: · This vastly improved information system means that doctors can see patients' medical histories at the flick of a switch. ► be an improvement on to be better than something similar, such as a product or method, that existed before: be an improvement on something: · The new heating system is certainly an improvement on the old one.be a big improvement on something: · I wouldn't say it was my favorite show, but it's a big improvement on her last series. ► that's more like it spoken say this when something that is not happening or being done in the way that you want suddenly gets better: · Faster, faster -- good, that's more like it.· What's wrong with this TV set? It doesn't seem to be working -- ah, that's more like it. enough and more► more than enough · I've given you more than enough money to pay for everything.· There were more than enough people to set up the stage.· The software provides more than enough tools to make just about any object you might imagine. ► plenty more than enough - use this when you do not need any more of something: · "Do you need any more paper?" " No, thanks, I have plenty here."plenty of: · There's plenty of time. We don't have to hurry.· At that time of year there will still be plenty of daylight at 8:00 in the evening. ► ample if an amount of something is ample , there is more than enough of it - use this in writing or formal speech: · The hotel's main dining room has ample room for both dining and dancing .· He was given ample opportunity to express his opinion. unable to escape► especially/particularly use this to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than any others: · This disease mostly affects women, particularly women over 50.· Paris is always full of tourists, especially during the summer months.especially/particularly if/when: · Allow plenty of time for your visa to be processed, especially if you are applying by mail.especially/particularly good/important/difficult etc: · This is a particularly good example of the problem we've been discussing. ► specially spoken especially - used in conversation: · I bought it specially for you.· We specially wanted to see the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre.specially if/when: · You really need a car - specially when you live a long way from the nearest town. ► in particular use in particular to mention one person or thing that is more important or more interesting than all similar things: · Mary loves most classical music, in particular Bach and Vivaldi.· Kids in particular will love the rides and shows.anything/anyone/anywhere etc in particular: · Was there anything in particular that you wanted to talk about? ► above all use above all to emphasize that something is more important than all the other things you have mentioned: · Get plenty of sleep, eat lots of good food, and above all try to relax.· John felt sad, embarrassed, but above all angry that Anna could treat him like this. ► most of all more than anything or anyone else: · Swimming and soccer are fun, but I like dancing most of all.· He was friendly and intelligent, but most of all he was a good worker.· Out of everybody at school she was the person who helped me most of all. ► least of all especially not: · She told no one, least of all her husband, what she planned to do.· Nobody wants to stop you from following the career of your choice, least of all me. ► notably formal use this to say that someone or something is an important example of what you are talking about: · The use of illegal drugs - notably marijuana - has increased in recent years.most notably: · A number of respected philosophers, most notably Leibniz, criticized Newton's theories. ► of all people spoken more than anyone else - use this when someone has said or done something you think is very surprising or unlikely for them to do or say: · You of all people shouldn't be calling him worthless.· Why is Jennifer Stern, of all people, so important? ► more than anyone more than any other person: · You more than anyone should know how difficult it is to raise a child alone.· Freud, more than anyone, was responsible for the establishment of psychology as a science. ► special/particular if you give special or particular care, attention, or interest to something, you give it more attention than usual or more attention than you give anything else: special/particular care/attention/interest: · You should pay particular attention to spelling.· Special care must be taken to reward children appropriately for good behavior. when something happens that you did not expect► unexpected something that is unexpected surprises you because you did not expect it: · There have been unexpected delays on the freeway because of an accident.completely/totally unexpected: · Bobby's decision to leave the band was totally unexpected. ► unforeseen : unforeseen circumstances/problems/changes etc situations, problems, changes etc that you did not expect or prepare for, and which usually cause you difficulty: · We had to cancel our visit to Egypt because of unforeseen problems.· Once you have started the training you will not be allowed to leave, unless unforeseen circumstances arise. ► be a surprise/come as a surprise if something that happens is a surprise or comes as a surprise , you did not expect it to happen, and so you are surprised by it: · Winning the award was a total surprise.be a surprise/come as a surprise to: · Fazio's announcement came as a surprise to most political observers. ► out of the blue informal if something happens out of the blue , you did not expect it, and you are very surprised or shocked by it: · Out of the blue, he asked me to come with him to Europe.· One evening, Angela phoned me out of the blue and said she was in some kind of trouble. ► the last person/thing/place (that) you would expect informal one that you did not expect, so that you are very surprised: · Mary's the last person you'd expect to be stopped for drunk driving· It's such a quiet little village - it's the last place you'd expect something like this to happen. ► catch somebody off guard/catch somebody unawares to happen or do something when someone is not expecting it and not ready to deal with it: · I was caught unawares by the hug and the kiss he gave me.· Her rude comments really caught me off guard. ► contrary to expectations formal if something happens contrary to expectations , it is the opposite of what people expected to happen: · Contrary to expectations, the play was a big success.contrary to somebody's expectations: · Michael won the competition, contrary to everyone's expectations. ► unannounced happening unexpectedly, because no one was told about it: · Investigators from the health department made unannounced visits to the hospital in March.arrive unannounced/show up unannounced: · My brother is famous for showing up at our houses unannounced, usually around dinner time. ► in your wildest dreams if something happens that you did not expect in your wildest dreams , it is so good that you never thought that there was any possibility that it could happen: · In our wildest dreams, we could not have expected how successful this program would be.never in somebody's wildest dreams: · Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined she would win the gold medal. ► more than you (had) bargained for if you get more than you had bargained for , you have more problems or difficulties while doing something than you had expected or prepared for: · Their summer vacation turned out to be much more expensive than they'd bargained for.· We got more than we bargained for when we bought the house. There's so much work to be done! when there is nothing left► be (all) gone if something is all gone , there is none of it left because it has all been used, eaten, or drunk: · "Are there any cookies left?" "No, they're all gone."· Then Cal lost his job and soon our savings were gone.· I used to feel sorry for her, but my sympathy's all gone now. ► be finished if a supply of something important is finished , it has all been used and there is none left: · In this area, emergency food aid is likely to be finished within days.· When that can's finished, there won't be any fuel left. ► no more/not any more if there is no more of something or not any more of something, it has all been used or sold: · "Where are the matches?" "We don't have any more."there's no more/there aren't any more: · There's no more sugar. You'll have to get some next time you go out.no more/not any more of: · The store didn't have any more of the dolls, but they might get some in next week. ► none left/not any left if there is none left or not any left of something, all of it has been used or sold: there is none left/there is not any left: · Don't eat any more cake or there will be none left for your dad.· There weren't any dresses left in a size 12.there is no wine/milk/fruit etc left: · There's no coffee left. Shall I make some more? ► run out if something that you need runs out , there is none of it left because it has all been used: · Our supplies had run out and all we could do was wait.· I was in a phone box and my money ran out before I'd finished. ► exhausted if a supply of something is exhausted , there is none of it left; if something that produces a supply is exhausted , there is nothing left in it: · The oxygen supply would soon become exhausted.· All that's left are some barren hillsides and a couple of exhausted mines. to not have any more of something► not have any more/not have any left · That was my last one -- I don't have any more.· I didn't have any time left to finish.· The theatre didn't have any seats left when I went to get tickets.· He didn't have any more questions. ► be out of/run out of to not have something that you usually have or that you regularly use, because you have used or sold all of it: · Looks like we're out of milk again -- can you go to the store for me?· The store was out of the paint I wanted.· In the end she ran out of patience and started yelling.· Better take plenty of water -- we don't want to run out. more than enough of something that people need or want► plenty a lot of something or a lot of things or people, especially more than enough: · No thanks, I couldn't eat any more. I've had plenty.plenty of: · There's plenty of room in the hall closet.· We have plenty of glasses, but not enough plates.plenty to do/eat/talk about etc: · The two men had plenty to talk about.plenty of something to do something: · There's still plenty of time to take a walk or a bike ride before dinner. ► more than enough more than you need - sometimes used to mean there is too much: · Here's some money for the ticket - $25 should be more than enough.more than enough something for somebody: · There's more than enough food for everyone.more than enough to do/think about etc: · I can't help with the planning. I've more than enough to do already.more than enough to do something: · He makes more than enough to live comfortably on.more than enough something to do something: · Supporters have gathered more than enough signatures to put Fordham on the ballot. ► bags of British informal a lot or more than enough of something that you need or want: · Don't rush; we've got bags of time.· The new manager is tremendously enthusiastic, and he's got bags of new ideas. ► ample more than enough: · These documents provide ample evidence of their guilt.· The program would ensure that Arizona has an ample supply of water for the next 20 years.ample time/opportunity etc to do something: · You will have ample opportunity to express your opinions during the debate. ► plentiful if something such as food or water is plentiful , there is more than enough of it available: · During the summer tomatoes are plentiful and cheap.· The river provides a plentiful supply of clean water to nearby villages. ► an abundance of formal a large quantity of something, usually more than is needed: · This book contains an abundance of valuable information.· An abundance of fruits and vegetables grow in Kenya's temperate climate. ► abundant formal existing in large quantities so that there is more than enough: · Latin America has an abundant labor force and natural resources.· During the 18th century land was cheap, grain was plentiful, and meat was abundant.abundant in: · Plant fossils are abundant in some types of rock. ► galore available in large quantities - used especially in advertisements about something that people may want : · There are bargains galore in our summer sale.· Lots of fun for the kids! Rides and games galore! when something does not happen now► no longer use this to say that a situation that existed until recently does not exist now: · He no longer felt sure that he was right.+ adj: · The bridge had collapsed, and it was no longer possible to cross the river. ► not any more used when something has changed, especially suddenly: · Alex doesn't work here any more.· Do what you like. I don't care any more!· At one time doctors recommended red meat as part of a healthy diet but not any more. ► not now use this to say that something happened in the past, but it does not happen now: · When I was younger I spent hours lying out in the sun but not now.· People used to respect teachers, but they don't now. a surprisingly small price/number/amount.► only use this to say that a number, amount, price, size etc is surprisingly small: · I got these four chairs for only $99.· We only have a very small garden.· "Is it far?" "No, it's only a mile away."· She was only 17 when she got married. ► just only a small amount, number, period of time etc, especially when this is surprising and good: · There is a beautiful park just 300 metres from the busiest shopping street.· It took the firefighters just three minutes to arrive.· His car hit a wall, but he escaped with just cuts and bruises.just a littlealso just a bit British spoken (=only a small amount, number etc): · "Do you take milk?" "Just a little, please." ► is that all? spoken say this when you are surprised because you expected a number, price etc to be higher: · "The tickets are $10." "Is that all?"· Is that all the money you've got? ► a mere use this to talk about something that is only a small amount or figure, or is lower than you would expect: a mere £50/three days/16% etc: · You can now buy computers from a mere £300.· The crossword took him a mere six and a half minutes. ► no more than use this to emphasize that something is small, unimportant, difficult to notice etc: · We were standing no more than 10 yards away from the scene of the crime and we didn't realize it.· David watched the car drive slowly away, until it was no more than a speck in the distance. not particularly important, special, or interesting► only/just use this to emphasize that someone or something is not particularly important, special, or interesting: · Don't ask me - I'm only the cleaner.· "What's for dinner?" "Just pasta - nothing exciting."only/just another: · It's just another one of those daytime talk shows. ► merely formal use this to emphasize that someone or something is not really important or special, although they may seem to be: · The President's position is merely ceremonial; it is the Chancellor who holds real power.· I wondered if the girl had meant more to him than being merely a casual friend. ► nothing else only that, and not anything more important, more valuable, or more useful: · She sees him as a friend and nothing else.if nothing else: · If nothing else the meeting serves as a useful way of getting everyone's ideas together. ► mere only - used especially when you do not expect very much from the thing you are describing, or you think it is unimportant: · How can you expect him to understand? He's a mere child.· There have been reports that she is going to resign, but it's mere speculation at the moment.· The mere mention of Ronan's name made her heart beat faster. ► nothing but/no more than use this about someone or something that is not nearly as good, special, interesting etc as they seem to be or pretend to be: · They say they're a moral, religious regime, but in fact they're nothing but a bunch of bullies and thugs.· As far as I can see, this proposal is no more than an attempt to disguise many of the mistakes management have made in the past. very likely to happen or be true► very likely/more than likely · An early end to the dispute is now very likely.· "Do you think she's still in love with him?" "More than likely."· Victory for the German team now seems more than likely.very likely/more than likely to do something · Snow is very likely to spread across the region by the afternoon.it's very likely (that) · It's very likely that he'll be late -- he usually is. ► very probably especially written · The number of dead will very probably reach 2,000 by the end of the day.· The disease is very probably transmitted in water. ► almost certain extremely likely to happen or be true: it is almost certain (that): · It is almost certain that the government will lose the next election.almost certain to do something: · Bartholomew's family is almost certain to appeal the court's decision. ► in all probability very probably - use this when you have considered something and you are giving your opinion about it: · In all probability, parts of the church date from even earlier than the twelfth century.· She knew that, in all probability, he was seeing other women as well as herself. ► ten to one spoken say this when you think it is extremely likely that something will happen or has happened: (it's)ten to one (that): · Stop worrying, Mum. Ten to one Liz has just gone round to a friend's house.· It's ten to one you'll get the job - you're perfect for it. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► much/a lot/far more  Children generally feel much more confident working in groups. ► no more  Selling goods abroad is no more difficult (=not more difficult) than selling to the home market. ► a lot more  He travels around a lot more now that he has a car. ► a lot more  She cares a lot more for her dogs than she does for me. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► more than adequate  The lunchtime menu is more than adequate to satisfy the biggest appetite. ► I quite agree/I couldn’t agree more (=I agree completely) ‘We have to talk.’ ‘Absolutely,’ Meredith replied. ‘I couldn’t agree more.’ ► altogether more  This latest problem is altogether more serious. ► got more than ... bargained for  The thief got more than he bargained for, as Mr Cox tripped him up with his walking stick. ► be more than somebody can bear · He sometimes felt the grief was more than he could bear. ► a bit more/less  Can we have a bit less noise, please? ► quite a bit more/less  They’re worth quite a bit more than I thought. ► something is more bother than it’s worth (=it is too difficult to be worth doing) ► more ... than I care to remember  I’ve experienced more reorganizations than I care to remember (=a lot of them). ► be more than (a) coincidence (=there is some other explanation)· When I saw him a third time, I realized it was more than just coincidence. ► more than content  Dr Belson had been more than content for them to deal with any difficulties. ► more dead than alive (=very badly hurt or ill and almost dead)· He was swept up onto a beach after three days at sea, more dead than alive. ► further/more details · Check our website for more details. ► do more harm than good (=used to say that something had a bad effect rather than a good one)· I followed his advice but it did more harm than good. ► more than enough  You’ve had more than enough time to make all the preparations. ► far more/less  I enjoyed it far more than I expected. ► more/less fortunate than somebody  We’ve been more fortunate than a lot of farmers. ► more/less frequent  Her headaches are becoming less frequent. ► discussed more fully  This concept is discussed more fully in Chapter 9. ► do more harm than good (=cause more problems rather than improve a situation)· If you don’t warm up properly, exercise may do more harm than good. ► more of a hindrance than a help  A degree is more of a hindrance than a help in British industry. ► more humane  a better, more humane world ► more/most/less/equally importantly  Most importantly, you must keep a record of everything you do. ► more/further/additional information · For more information, visit our website. ► more like  He’s growing more like his father every day. ► more/most likely · At this age, boys were more likely than girls to be active in sports. ► more than likely (=very likely)· She'll be late, more than likely. ► a little more/less  Would you like a little more milk in your coffee? ► a little more/better/further etc  We’ll have to wait a little longer to see what happens. ► little more/better etc (than something)  His voice was little more than a whisper. ► have more/less luck · I hope you have more luck in the next competition. ► more than make up for  The good days more than make up for the bad ones. ► nothing more  He had nothing more to say. ► more than one occasion (=more than once)· She stayed out all night on more than one occasion. ► owes more to  Their success owes more to good luck than to careful management. ► plenty more  There are plenty more chairs in the next room. ► more to the point (=what is more important)· When did she leave, and, more to the point, why? ► have some/more etc practice (=do practice)· I’m not a very good dancer. I haven’t had enough practice. ► more precisely  Lathes make wheels, or, more precisely, they make cylindrical objects. ► rather more  The task proved to be rather more difficult than I had expected. British English ► see more/less of somebody (=see someone more or less often) They’ve seen more of each other since Dan moved to London. ► several more  We had to wait several more weeks before the results arrived. ► slightly more  a slightly more powerful engine ► be more so/less so/too much so  The band is popular and likely to become more so. Jerry is very honest, perhaps too much so. ► be more somebody’s style (=used to say that you prefer something) I don’t think the parachuting weekend is for me – the art class is more my style. ► can’t take any more  I just can’t take any more (=can’t deal with a bad situation any longer). ► yet more/bigger/higher etc  He got a call from the factory, telling of yet more problems. Inflation had risen to a yet higher level. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► complex · It might apply to Hopkins' architecture, too, which has similarly evolved into richer and more complex patterns.· This story is vastly more complex, diverse, and entertaining than its fictional counterparts.· But the position is more complex than that.· In most situations, however, the network of power relationships is much more complex than these two basic relationships.· It makes them both dirtier and more complex.· In reality, of course, the relationship between education and society is much more complex than either view would suggest.· Perhaps in the future we may come to better understand more complex processes, such as memory and learning. ► difficult · Some of the herbal supplements are more difficult as they may naturally contain non permitted substances. 11.· As her list grew, it became more difficult to find items to enumerate.· The 1970s are more difficult to categorize from the point of view of planning and national politics.· The majority of men certainly think midlife is more difficult for women!· Storing the furniture and the bits and pieces we didn't need immediately was a bit more difficult.· For Republicans, it was far more difficult.· It is more difficult to tell with Gough's groin problem.· The missile would have to have been fired from a boat, a still more difficult maneuver. ► effective · For the Profitboss, concentrating on positive cash-flow is ten times more effective than dabbling with negative cash-flow.· Self-organizing maps are more effective than many algorithms for performing calculations such as those for aerodynamic flow.· Patching is more effective if done in the pre-school years.· Martin is now creating a new software product that will help large companies manage their files in a more effective way.· Appraisal interviews can be made more effective if you stick to some well tried ground rules.· It's also far more effective than planting in a layer of soil on the bottom of the pond.· Bait should be introduced as often as possible, at least every other day, but every day is much more effective. ► expensive · The real difficulty now is that risk insurance will be harder to buy, and will certainly be more expensive.· It is an expensive form of milk and as a dessert it is more expensive than ice cream or ice milk.· However, depositors would generally get lower returns and potential borrowers would find loans more expensive.· A second-hand railway tarpaulin is stronger but more expensive.· The disadvantage is cartridges are more expensive to produce.· If the employer offers assistance towards housing costs, worries about living in a more expensive environment may be allayed.· The telecommunications industry, however, has found the process more expensive and time-consuming than anticipated. ► important · A flow of products is more important for growth in profits.· The cause is more important than the man.· Even more important, don't let them run for ever.· When you put some one on a speaker phone, it is like you are more important.· Even more important was having great-looking guys who would also be really outstanding performers.· I have more important things to do than worry about you.· In other words, human need is more important than Sabbath law.· We live in a time where it is more important for our students to get a college education than ever before. ► likely · Voters with above the minimum of education are more likely than those who have only a minimum of education to vote Conservative.· This means our mailings to advisers are far more likely to reach the person they are intended for.· More undigested food molecules pass through the gut wall than in healthy individuals, making food intolerance much more likely.· A more likely and lasting target, however, will be a demonised view of nationalism.· However, some flights will naturally be more likely to be accessed than others.· Knowing how radio sets are typically organized we would be much more likely to conclude that the whole circuit was working incorrectly.· Obviously Edwin had not murdered Francis but he had created a situation in which violence was more likely.· Perhaps these effects unbalance the body's normal control mechanisms, and make food and chemical sensitivities more likely. VERB► become · Northern Ireland will have continuous and heavy rain but gradually become more showery with thunder likely.· Finally he would stretch out, his breathing would become more regular and he would drift off.· Like Marxism, the theories of development have become more pluralistic and tentative.· As the accounting system becomes more complex, it may be kept on a computer record.· Each group becomes more structured, and demands more loyalty and assurance of solidarity.· As I thought about it, I became more and more offended.· But as the world became increasingly interdependent this ceased to be the case and we became more concerned at our apparent weakness.· The environment has become more competitive, she said, and lawyers are fighting harder for clients these days. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► not anymore Alex doesn't work here any more. At one time doctors recommended red meat as part of a healthy diet but not any more. Do what you like. I don't care any more! I didn't want to get back inside, not any more. Perhaps yes I did love her once but not any more. She used to wonder where he'd been in the meantime, but not any more. There is no profit to be made there, Guillamon, not any more. These procedures are not any more likely to be successful beyond this limit. Well, maybe not now, not any more, now the results were so clear. Well, not any more than usual. Well, not any more, but he did once when I was a kid. ► more than happy/welcome/likely etc And as to the finish, well, they'd be more than happy for you to check the results for yourself. For the most part, gallery staffers are more than happy to answer questions and discuss artists. If the leader is open, receptive, and responsive to you, the others will more than likely follow suit. If this is not possible, then most printers are more than happy to visit enquirers. The accident, as it turns out, was a broken mirror and more than likely a shortage of time. The Cap'n had been to Jarman House once ... would be coming again more than likely. They spend the time getting space for some new person who more than likely will leave. We trooped along and he more than likely brought his mate John Grey along with him. ► the more ..., the more/the less ...► be more something than something A drop in voltage can be more serious than a power cut. Mission-driven organizations are more efficient than rule-driven organizations, for one. She was more naked than if she were wearing nothing. Some rocks are more porous than others. The disease of tuberculosis is more dangerously infectious than that of leprosy... There are more antique stores than supermarkets, more cafes than gas stations. When dealing with only a few dollars, these kind of interactions can be more amusing than annoying. Yet, when you came down to it, what was more natural than murder? ► more than a little Educators, meanwhile, often view business with more than a little suspicion, distrust, and envy. Gordon was, he admitted, more than a little relieved. He was more than a little disappointed that his son was not athletic. It may be no more than a little park near work or a church that you stop by during lunch hour. Love: the word would be utterly meaningless in this context; no more than a little blast of sound. Many of these ideas depend more than a little on what you believe in. The ex-boyfriend is more than a little interested. ► no more does/has/will etc somebody In practice, this situation will arise only very rarely if a regime of symptom control and no more has been adopted. Men appear to be no more willing to support women in their traditional roles than women are to assume them. ► no more ... than Bob Dole Wednesday, is that no more than 16 percent of independents will vote. For no more than church religion did public religion live up to what its creeds professed. For perceived health values there were five items; no more than two responses were allowed to be missing. For the believer the Kingdom as a heavenly reality is no more than one generation away. He resented Michael Banks, but no more than he resented anyone else more famous than he was. The moon still hung in the sky but was no more now than a white stain. They were no more than survivals from the past. ► more and more More and more people are taking early retirement. I find myself thinking about it more and more. People seem to be getting allergies more and more. Today, more and more people commute long distances. As more and more land was planted with cash crops, the lack of pasture became a serious problem in many districts. As our unit grew from five to ten, it began to look more and more like Dash Riprock. At the same time more and more males are accumulating in all-male groups. Charles began to lose his balance more and more often. The statistics leave no doubt that the triumph of capital has lead to more and more unequal distribution of income and wealth. With more and more reactors coming on stream every year, it was inevitable that problems would begin to occur. ► more or less "Did they have what you were looking for at the hardware store?" "Yes, more or less." There were 50 people there, more or less. This report says more or less the same thing as the previous one. What she says is more or less true. Alexei was a mining engineer in the Kuzbas, but he had more or less refashioned himself into a translator. And then I was using it more or less daily for years ... As things are, it's more or less useless. Lesbians, being women, were more or less ignored as in-consequential so long as they were quiet about their sexuality. Look also for R Centauri, a red Mira-type variable more or less between the Pointers. Some programs will let you set the size of the buffer to keep more or less text. The Trilogy helped create this new man of labor, who is more or less a paralegal. This time she saw pebbles laid out over the whole of the surface, more or less evenly spaced. ► once more Once more the soldiers attacked. Try calling her once more. And after the computer once more refuses to load the game, you type mouse. exe at the Cprompt. He settled once more on the ceiling. Instead, the Packers are thriving, proving once more that sound management is the most significant factor in sports. It remains only for these new actors to play it out once more. The sequence Coincides again after 260 days and the new Sacred Round begins with 1 Imix once more. The voices and noise around them became apparent once more, a tide of excited news, a civilized clamor. Their electron traps are bleached during transport but after sedimentation and burial they begin to accumulate electrons once more. Tireless, she came back once more and was condemned to death. PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► without more/further ado And without more ado he booked his one-way ticket. Left leaderless, the city surrendered to Bustamante without further ado. Stan then moved closer to Melanie, and a major fight erupted without further ado. The emptying of the house could therefore no longer be postponed and Charlotte had decided to put matters in hand without further ado. The selection board interviewed him and rejected his application without further ado. Then, without more ado, he loaded the horses into the trailer. Then, without more ado, he turned on his heel and left, slamming the door behind him. ► all the better/easier/more etc He offsets Roberts' operatic evil with a performance that commands all the more notice for its minimalism. His job was made all the more easier by drivers who hadn't bothered to take measures to stop people like him. If there is some meat left on the bones, all the better. It makes it all the more opportune. Superb defence by Karpov, all the more praiseworthy in that he was now in desperate time trouble. The dispute was all the more bitter because a prize was at stake. The inadequacy and treachery of the old leaderships of the working class have made the need all the more imperative. Weather experts say it was a relatively dry winter which makes the water recovery all the more remarkable. ► bite off more than you can chew Many kids who leave home to live alone find they have bitten off more than they can chew. ► couldn’t be better/worse/more pleased etc► a damn sight more/better etc Actually, a damn sight more than from that stiff gherkin Smott. I prefer my women a little older and a damn sight more sober. Perhaps not up there with Wilburforce but a damn sight more daring than anything Diana ever did! ► have had more than your fair share of something Tim's had more than his fair share of bad luck this year. ► there are plenty more fish in the sea► more fool you/him etc► no more Mr Nice Guy!► more haste less speed► more something than you’ve had hot dinners► it’s more than my job’s worth► more like As Compaq's products become more like other firms', they are starting to look overpriced. Cyrix says the computer actually performs more like a 200 megahertz Pentium-based machine. It seems more like a bad motel in Jersey City. Neither a club nor a knife: something more like a rowing oar, perhaps, considering our location. People begin to act more like themselves again. The seven children there had seemed more like seventeen. This was more like a pause in the struggle. While Tyrone is more like Michael Owen on a doughnut and Viagra diet. ► that’s more like it/this is more like it► more like it Arguing more like it, or rowing. Beatific would be more like it. Done off, more like it. I thought, hang on, this is more like it. Just plain sappy is more like it. That was more like it, I thought.-Good, I said. The Shirkers was more like it. Turned myself inside out is more like it. ► more than a little/not a little► need some (more) meat on your bones Matt, you need some more meat on your bones! ► there’s more to somebody/something than meets the eye "I didn't know he wrote poetry." "Yes -- he also does painting. There's more to him than meets the eye." It looks like a simple case of burglary, but there may be more to it than meets the eye. People think of Bradford as a dull industrial city, but there is more to it than meets the eye. ► the more the merrier "Do you mind if I bring Tony?" "Nah, the more the merrier." Now Miller Brewing is joining the ranks of the more the merrier. This might appeal to investors who figure that when it comes to fund choices, the more the merrier. ► need I ask/need I say more/need I go on etc?► once more/once again► more’s the pity I'm afraid this car doesn't belong to me, more's the pity. Now I'm too old to fall in love, more's the pity. The new staff are all women, more's the pity. General Motors and Ford have not been dogged by raiders - more's the pity. No Jane Carlyle, more's the pity. So, more's the pity, are men like Sir Gordon Reece. They don't make films like his anymore - more's the pity. ► more ... than the rest/the others/everything else put together► all the more reason why/to do something But that's all the more reason why we should go off this time with a car well filled, eh? If some material is lost already, that is all the more reason to stop a lapse becoming a loophole. That means there is all the more reason to oppose the willed destruction of old things. That possibility is all the more reason to end the conflict soon. This is all the more reason to find a more democratic way of deciding the state for the first primary. ► more of the same Temperatures were in the mid-80s today; expect more of the same for the weekend. In these still pools, more of the same kind of clay is laid down. The abolition of the poll tax is widely welcomed until we consider what will replace it - simply more of the same. Their views are the old ones: more of the same will get us there. There was more of the same in the drawers. This is more of the same. When they died it was more of the same. ► say no more Females say no more often than males, 63. 5 percent compared with 21. 6 percent. For the rest of the afternoon Vladimir said no more. She said no more about it, but I knew she worried when these unexplained absences occurred. She said no more, but her thoughts were bitter. She says no more than this. She told Clarissa to stay put and say no more until she herself came round to Clarissa's flat. The Secretary of State says no more money so that's that. ► a (damn/darned/darn) sight more/better etc Actually, a damn sight more than from that stiff gherkin Smott. I prefer my women a little older and a damn sight more sober. If he listened to Anthony Scrivener, he would be a darned sight better. Perhaps not up there with Wilburforce but a damn sight more daring than anything Diana ever did! The Galapagos finch was a darn sight more valuable than Sandra Willmot. We were a darned sight better than them. ► be more sinned against than sinning► there's more than one way to skin a cat► some more Aaron will finally be earning some more money. I think we still need to practice some more. Would you like some more pie? And every so often a transvestite would swagger past, some more obvious than others. But ah, how I need some more engaging puzzle to occupy my mind today. If the rice is still not cooked, add some more water. It s going to take a bit of time for the factories to dole us out some more. Obviously, there are some more things for me to think about now. The home market might be worried about it, and some more people are looking toward clones than Apple product. We listened some more, and as the darkness closed in Stuart sat on my lap and snuggled closer. Yet there were other new ideas that jostled together in his brain for some more prominent recognition. ► more in sorrow than in anger► still more/further/another/other And I sowed seeds and grew plants and trees so that that place would be still more beautiful. But the consumer could benefit still further. Clio engineers sought to improve still further on these virtues. His adversaries include still more cossacks, a border guard or two, a rabbi, and a pugilist. I had eaten four or five slices of bread without satisfying my hunger, so I reached for still another slice. Rape is a staple in pagan myth, and killing still more commonplace. The incentive to borrow was raised still further by a reduction in the costs of bankruptcy and an increase in market liquidity. With the passage of the Poor Law Amendment Act in 1834 the condition of labourers deteriorated still further. ► have more than one string to your bow► greater/more/better etc than the sum of its parts Or is the organisation more than the sum of its parts? ► (and) what’s more 1[used before an adjective or adverb to form the comparative] having a particular quality to a greater degree OPP  less:  You’ll have to be more careful next time. Can’t it be done more quickly?much/a lot/far more Children generally feel much more confident working in groups.more ... than It was a lot more expensive than I had expected. Your health is more important than anything else. Children can often do these puzzles more easily than adults. Selling goods abroad is no more difficult (=not more difficult) than selling to the home market.GRAMMAR: ComparativesMore is not used before the -er form of an adjective or adverb. You say: · The train is quicker than the bus. ✗Don’t say: The train is more quicker.Grammar guide ‒ ADJECTIVES2used to say that something happens a greater number of times or for longer OPP  less:  I promised Mum that I’d help more with the housework. You need to get out of the house more.more than Children are using the library more than they used to. He travels around a lot more now that he has a car.3used to say that something happens to a greater degree OPP  less:  She cares a lot more for her dogs than she does for me.more than It’s his manner I dislike, more than anything else.4more and more used to say that a quality, situation etc gradually increases SYN  increasingly:  More and more, we are finding that people want to continue working beyond 60. As the disease worsened, he found walking more and more difficult.5more or less almost:  a place where the ground was more or less flat They’ve settled here more or less permanently. He more or less accused me of lying.6once more a)again, and often for the last time:  May I thank you all once more for making this occasion such a big success. Once more the soldiers attacked and once more they were defeated. b)used to say that someone or something returns to the situation they were in before:  England was once more at war with France.7not anymore (also no more literary) if something does not happen anymore, it used to happen but does not happen now:  Sarah doesn’t live here anymore.8more than happy/welcome/likely etc very happy, welcome, likely etc – used to emphasize what you are saying:  The store is more than happy to deliver goods to your home. The police are more than likely to ban the match.9the more ..., the more/the less ... used to say that if a particular activity increases, another change happens as a result:  The more I thought about it, the less I liked the idea.10be more something than something to be one thing rather than another:  It was more a worry than a pleasure.11more than a little formal fairly:  The lectures were more than a little disappointing.12no more does/has/will etc somebody spoken old-fashioned used to say that a negative statement is also true about someone else SYN  nor, neither:  ‘She didn’t know the reason for his leaving.’ ‘No more do I (=neither do I).’13no more ... than used to emphasize that someone or something does not have a particular quality or would not do something:  He’s no more fit to be a priest than I am! → more often than not at often(5), → more fool you/him etc at fool1(7), → that’s more like it/this is more like it at like1(11) more1 adverbmore2 determiner, pronoun moremore2 ●●● S1 W1 determiner, pronoun [comparative of ‘many’ and ‘much’] Thesaurus THESAURUS► more in addition to an amount or number: · Can I have some more coffee?· I have one more question.· It only costs a few dollars more. ► further [only before noun] formal as well as the ones that you have already mentioned: · She will remain in hospital for further tests.· They waited for a further two hours. ► supplementary formal in addition to the main part of something: · Supplementary information is available on request.· a supplementary question· supplementary income ► extra in addition to the usual or standard cost, time, amount etc: · They let the kids stay up an extra hour.· Some stores charge extra for delivery.· Postage is extra. ► additional [only before noun] more than the basic amount or the amount that you expected or agreed. Additional is more formal than extra: · An evening job would provide additional income.· There may be an additional charge for paying bills by credit card. Longman Language Activatormore of the same thing, or another one of the same things► more more of the same thing: · I gave him $200 last week, and he's already asking for more.· There were more riots in the capital last night when protestors clashed with police.more of: · Those interested in seeing more of the sculptor's work can visit the Sacre Monte museum.three more/100 more etc: · Some of the students arrived today, and about 20 more will be here tomorrow.· I might buy a couple more of those scarves.some more/any more/no more: · Is there any more beer in the fridge?· Why don't you go upstairs and do some more homework?· Officials are satisfied that no more bodies are buried in the ruins.a few more: · Can you give me a few more minutes?one more (=the last of several): · I'll just have one more drink before I go.a bit moreBritish /a little (bit) more American: · Sally read a bit more of her book to keep her mind off things. ► another one more thing, person, or amount of the same kind: · Would you like another drink?· Look, your glass is cracked. I'll get you another.another of: · Still to come on Channel West, another of our special reports from Florida.another ten minutes/five miles/two gallons etc: · Add the pasta and heat the soup for another ten minutes.· For another 80 bucks, you could have a wide-screen TV with Internet access.another one: · Pass me another one of those folders. ► extra more of something, in addition to the usual or standard amount or number: · Residents may use the hotel swimming pool at no extra charge.extra ten minutes/three pounds/four gallons etc: · You get an extra 5% discount if you buy your software on-line.· The voting booths stayed open for an extra two hours in some states.be/cost/charge etc extra (=to be, cost, charge etc extra money): · Dinner costs $15, but wine is extra.· Most small providers offer their customers free Web space, but larger providers often charge extra. ► additional more than the amount or number that was agreed or expected at the beginning of something: · Our own car broke down, so we had the additional expense of renting a car.an additional £10/10 miles/10 minutes etc: · Judge Mathes sentenced her first to a year and later to an additional three months in jail for contempt. ► further formal more, in addition to what there is already or what has happened already: · The doctors are keeping her in hospital to do further tests.· For further information, contact the help line.a further £10/10 miles/10 minutes etc: · Strike action will continue for a further 24 hours. ► added : added advantage/benefit/protection etc another advantage or more of something that makes something better or more effective: · The new computer is as good as the old one, with the added advantage of being smaller.· Buy a high-factor sun lotion, and wear a hat for added protection. ► spare a spare tyre, key, room etc is one that you have in addition to the ones you normally use, so that it is available if another one is needed: · We carried Ros upstairs and laid her on the spare bed.· Pauline keeps a spare key hanging in the closet upstairs. ► supplementary provided in addition to what already exists, in order to help people or improve something: · Some supplementary finance is available in the form of grants or loans.· The Investment Business Gazettes offer very useful supplementary information. more than a number, amount, age etc► more more than a number or amount: more than: · I've been working here for more than fifteen years.· More than 50,000 people attended the concert, which was held in Central Park.much more/far more/a lot more/even more: · Rented accommodation costs much more in New York.· Sales executives earn about $200,000 a year, and those higher up the ladder can earn a lot more.no more than/not more than: · The discussion lasted no more than 30 minutes.10/100/$50 etc more: · It's a better hotel, but it costs about £50 more than the other one.or more: · He could receive a prison sentence of five years or more. ► over more than that number or amount - use this especially when it is not important to say exactly how much more: · I had to wait over half an hour for the train this morning.· We receive over 2,000 applications a year.· It's hot out there - I'd say it's over 90.just over (=slightly over): · She weighs just over 180 pounds.well over/way over (=a lot more) informal: · Well over 30 schools took part in the fund-raising walk.· She was driving way over the speed limit.3/10/12 etc and over (=including and over a particular age): · NCI recommends that women aged 40 years and over are checked every two years. ► above more than a number or level on a scale that can be exactly measured: · The temperature is about 2 degrees above zero.just above (=slightly above): · High speed trains average just above 150 mph.well/way above (=a lot more) informal: · The government promised to increase teachers' pay well above the rate of inflation.above average (=more than usual): · All the students in the group were found to have above average IQ scores.3/10/12 etc and above (=including and above a particular figure): · A score of 70 and above indicates good spatial and map-reading skills. ► greater than formal more than a particular number or amount, especially a number: · Scientists have discovered eight craters on Venus with diameters greater than 100 km.· Imagine a device that could send a signal at a speed greater than the speed of light. be greater than: · Economic growth this year is predicted to be greater than 1.5%.be much/far/even greater than: · By the 1940s, the volume of domestic trade was much greater than trade with other countries. ► beyond more than another number, amount, age etc - use this especially when the other number etc is a particular level or limit: · Inflation has now risen beyond the acceptable level of 5%.· In a number of professions, it is possible to continue working beyond retirement age. ► in excess of formal more than an amount or number - used especially in official documents, instructions, or reports: · The cyclone was travelling at speeds in excess of 21 mph.be in excess of: · The population is now estimated to be in excess of 40 million.well in excess of (=a lot more) informal: · The fire has caused well in excess of $500,000 worth of damage. ► upwards of also upward of American use this when the number or amount you mention is the lower limit, and there is possibly even more than that: · The Reynolds collection is valued at upward of $20 million. 10/$300/5 years etc and upwards: · The performance is suitable for children of 7 years and upwards. ► plus : 10/100/1,500 etc plus at least 10, 100 etc and more than that: · The drugs have a street value of $30,000 plus.· It took me three hours to back up the computer's 400-plus megabyte memory. to be more than a particular number or amount► be more than · The annual revenue is more than $15 billion.· New Haven's school drop-out rate is more than double the statewide average.much/many more than · a young woman who didn't look to be much more than 20· Many cases still go undetected -- many more than are treated. ► exceed formal to be more than a number or amount, especially a fixed number or limit - used especially in official reports or documents: · Legal requirements state that working hours must not exceed 42 hours a week.· In the Far East, home computer ownership is expected to exceed that of the US and Europe combined.exceed something by something: · Births exceeded deaths by a ratio of 3 to 1.far exceed: · Metcalf has achieved 49 touchdowns, far exceeding even those of his famous father. ► outnumber if one type of person or thing outnumbers another, there are more of the first type than of the second: · Women teachers outnumber their male colleagues by two to one. (=there are twice as many women)greatly/far outnumber: · a city where bicycles greatly outnumber cars ► be up if profits, sales, income etc are up they are larger than at a time in the past: · Most retailers expect sales to be up slightly compared with last year.· The American Stock Exchange was up 0.6% at 551.63.be up by: · Support for the president was up by an astonishing 15% in the South. be 10%/12 points etc up: · Germany's steel output was 3% up at 11.7 million tons. ► pass if a number or total passes an amount, especially one that you have been trying to reach, it is more than that amount and will probably continue to increase: · If he stays injury-free, Stumpel should pass his personal best of 76 points.pass the £100/1million etc mark: · Visits to our website passed the 100,000 mark in April. more than before► more · The new airport will just mean more noise, more traffic problems and higher land prices.more than · I'm sure I weigh more than last year.more something than · There are far more game shows on TV than there used to be.much more/a lot more/a little more etc · Derek earns a lot more now than he did in his previous job.more and more (=in a number or degree that steadily increases) · More and more people are retiring early.· It became more and more obvious that the boy was using drugs. ► more · People are using mobile phones more because they are cheaper.more than · Visitors to the centre complained about the service more than last year.more than ever before · Our future competitiveness and prosperity depend more than ever before on technology and industry.more and more (=continuously increasing) · More and more, we are finding that students lack basic skills when they enter college. ► a growing number/an increasing number use this when the number of people that are doing something is not yet very large, but is increasing all the time: a growing number/an increasing number of: · Hong Kong was having to provide for a growing number of refugees.· Milo is one of a growing number of politicians who have become dissatisfied with the current government. an ever-increasing/ever-growing number of (=a number that is increasing all the time): · The islanders are trying to protect their environment from the ever-increasing number of Australian tourists.in growing/increasing numbers: · "Suite" hotels -- with full kitchens and sitting rooms -- are dotting the roadside in increasing numbers. ► increasingly continuing to happen more often than before - use this when something is becoming more common but still does not happen all the time: · As the years passed, Celia became increasingly lonely and withdrawn.· Increasingly, people are relying on interactive media for a variety of services. ► greater formal use this about a feeling or condition that is stronger or more noticeable than it was before: · After the war, the country began to enjoy greater prosperity.· The new legislation gave girls greater access to sports in schools.greater than: · The need for people with computing skills is greater than ever before. ► higher use this about prices, speeds, or amounts that are bigger than they were before: · There is now a higher proportion of women in management jobs.· By focusing on quality rather than price, Bangalore's firms hope to secure higher profit margins.higher than: · The cost of student accommodation is higher than it was a year ago. ► increased greater than in the past: · After childbirth there is always an increased risk of back trouble.· Increased interest in healthy foods and the environment has led to greater consumer influence. ► gain ground if a belief, idea etc is gaining ground , more and more people believe it, do it etc: · an approach which is gaining ground in schools· Evangelical Christianity has been gaining ground since the Second World War.· Laurent died in 1853, but his ideas slowly gained ground over the next ten years. to become stronger, angrier etc than before► get/become · As the days passed, Martha became more worried. · As you get older, your joints and muscles tend to get weaker.· I knew that if I resisted, he would get even angrier.· The mysterious phone calls were becoming more frequent. ► grow in/gain in to gradually get more of a useful or valuable quality: · The festival has been growing in popularity.· The business has continued to grow in productivity and profitability.· She gradually gained in self-confidence and ability. ► more use this to show that there is more of a quality or feeling than at another time: · It will gradually become more cloudy later in the day.more ... than: · I guess Marlene is more neurotic than she used to be.a lot/much/far more: · Everything was much more difficult than it is these days.more and more: · The train went more and more slowly, and finally stopped completely.· We became more and more determined to succeed. ► increasingly if someone or something is becoming increasingly difficult, important etc, they are continuing to become more difficult, more important etc as time passes: · As she watched him, Jody felt increasingly sure that she had made the right choice.become/get increasingly: · It is getting increasingly difficult for the US to remain competitive in consumer products. ► heightened heightened feelings are felt more strongly: · heightened concerns about crime and violence in schools· A heightened awareness of healthy eating may lead to considerable benefits. more than someone or something else► more having a particular quality or characteristic to a greater degree than someone or something else: · You can see the buildings from the ground, of course, but they look more dramatic from the air.more than: · Anthony needs to practise more than the other students, but he gets it right in the end.more ... than: · She's more intelligent than her brothers.· Most women felt that female bosses were "more involved" than their male counterparts.much/far/a little/a lot more: · People here are far more friendly than they are in England.· The old version of Tomb Raider was a lot more limited in scope than this one.more like: · I think you look more like your aunt Margaret than your sister does. ► more more than another person, thing, or place: · The students with more experience help the newcomers get to grips with the course.more than: · So Claire earns more than you?· In the study, men showed more concern than the women who took part. ► greater use this about a feeling, quality, or amount that is larger than someone or something else's: greater than: · His understanding of Chinese philosophy is greater than any Westerner's I've met.greater something than: · We enjoy greater freedom than women in many other countries. ► higher use this about prices, speeds, or amounts that are bigger than someone else's: · We tried to calculate the effect of a higher minimum wage on employment and hours worked.· Janette's SAT scores were higher than anyone elses.higher something than: · In the 1960s, Japan achieved a higher rate of economic growth than most other countries. ► to a greater extent/degree happening more in one situation than in another - used in literary and scientific contexts: · This theme is developed in the novels of D.H. Lawrence, and to a greater extent E.M. Forster.to a greater extent/degree than: · Women, to a greater degree than men, tend to start abusing alcohol when they are under pressure at work. again► again · If you're late again we'll leave without you.· The floor needs cleaning again.· It was nice to see you again.· Julie! It's your sister on the phone again.· The fresh mountain air soon made Jennifer feel strong again.· When I was safely back in my apartment again, I took out the letter and read it. ► once again/once more formal use this especially about something worrying or serious that has happened before: · Once again, the French army were totally humiliated.· The crops had failed, and once more, famine threatened the region.· Once again, I must remind you of the seriousness of the problems we face.· The cost of living is once more on the increase.· Once again, the City Council has decided to ignore the interests of the taxpayers. ► yet again use this when something has happened too many times before in a way that is very annoying: · Yet again, I was forced to ask my parents for money.· The opening of the new museum has been delayed yet again.· Yet again, you're late turning in your assignment.· It was the last day of their vacation and it was raining yet again. ► one more time/once more again, and usually for the last time: · Can we practise the last part just once more?· I'm going to ask you just one more time: where did you get this money?· She wanted to see her grandfather once more before he died. ► fresh : fresh attempt/look/start one that is done again from the beginning in a new way, after you have been unsuccessful in the past: · I think we need to take a fresh look at the problem.· The army is planning a fresh attempt to regain control of the capital. ► not again! spoken say this when something annoying happens again or happens too many times: · "Sue, Steve's on the phone asking for you." "Oh, not again!"· "Not again!" said Anna, as the word CANCELLED appeared next to her flight number for the third time. ways of adding something to what you have just said► what's more spoken use this to add something, especially something that gives more force to what you have just said: · What's more this stuff is cheap to manufacture so we should make a big profit.and what's more: · The prisoner has a gun, and what's more he's prepared to use it. ► besides spoken use this especially when you are giving another reason for something: · I don't mind picking up your things from the store. Besides, the walk will do me good.· Sonya says she couldn't get here through all the snow. Besides, her car's broken down. ► by the way/incidentally use this when you want to change the subject and talk about something else you have thought of or remembered. Incidentally is more formal than by the way: · How is she, by the way? I hear she's been ill.· I'll meet you at eight o'clock. Oh, by the way, could you ask John to come too?· The course is organized by Sheila Dean who, by the way, is head of marketing now.· Incidentally, these products can be dangerous if used carelessly.· He was offered a raise of 18% which, incidentally, is double what the rest of us got. ► btw informal an abbreviation for 'by the way', used especially in e-mail messages when you want to add some news at the end of a message: · BTW, I got a message from Andy. He's getting married in June. ► not to mention use this to introduce something that makes the situation more interesting, more surprising, worse etc: · There will be live music and food, not to mention games and prizes for the whole family!· Climbers have to carry all their equipment on their backs, not to mention their tents and bedding.· Several rare South American mammals escaped from the zoo, not to mention a three-metre-long python. ► furthermore/moreover formal use this especially to introduce more information that will help persuade people to agree with what you are saying: · This new equipment will be very expensive to set up. Furthermore, more machines will mean fewer jobs.· The drug has powerful side effects. Moreover, it can be addictive. ► on top of as well as other problems or bad things you have just mentioned: · On top of all this the management has decided to make us come in on Saturdays.· ... and on top of everything else my TV's broken. ► and another thing spoken use this at the beginning of a sentence to show you are going to add something else to what you have just said, especially when you are complaining about something: · And another thing! Where's the fifty dollars you owe me? to try to make someone less angry► another use this to talk about one person or thing that is similar to the one you already have: · "I've lost my pencil." "Don't worry, here's another."another person/thing/glass etc: · Would you like another drink?· She got another chance to see him after the show.another one: · "That was a good cup of coffee." "Would you like another one?"another of: · This is just another of his crazy ideas. Ignore it. ► one more another - use this to emphasize that this will be the last one: · One more drink and then I really have to go.· I'll give you one more chance to tell the truth. ► extra in addition to the usual amount or number - use this about something useful that you may need: · Bring an extra set of clothes in case you decide to stay overnight.· Do you want to earn some extra cash? ► spare : spare room/key/tyre etc another room, key etc that you do not usually use but you can use if you need to: · I always leave a set of spare keys with my neighbor.· All cars have to carry a spare tyre by law. ► additional formal more than the usual or expected amount: · There will be an additional charge for any extra baggage.· Additional security was provided for the President's visit. when something or someone is different from the way they seem► there's more to somebody/something than meets the eye use this to say that someone or something is more interesting, important, intelligent etc than they seem to be: · "I didn't know he wrote poetry." "Yes -- he also does painting. There's more to him than meets the eye."· People think of Bradford as a dull industrial city, but there is more to it than meets the eye.· It looks like a simple case of burglary, but there may be more to it than meets the eye. ► deceptive seeming to be good, friendly, safe etc, but in fact being very different: · The sea here is very deceptive -- it looks calm but is in fact very dangerous.· Federal organizations have been monitoring the Internet for deceptive advertisements, consumer fraud, and other unlawful activities. appearances can be deceptive (=what seems to be true may not be true): · I know appearances can be deceptive, but Jeffrey didn't seem like a wife-beater. ► deceptively : deceptively simple/easy etc seeming simple, easy etc, but actually very difficult: · The first question seemed deceptively simple.· The cycling route looks deceptively easy, especially when seen from a car. ► not be what you seem use this to say that someone is not what they seem to be, especially because they are deliberately trying to trick you: · There's something odd about him -- I don't think he's what he seems. He might be a cop.· I've been doing a little research - our Mr Malamute is not what he seems. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► much/a lot/far more  Diane earns a lot more than I do. ► more than 10/100 etc  Our plane took off more than two hours late. More than a quarter of the students never finished their courses. ► a little/many/some/any more  Can I have a little more time to finish? Are there any more sandwiches? ► no more  I have no more questions. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► more than adequate  The lunchtime menu is more than adequate to satisfy the biggest appetite. ► I quite agree/I couldn’t agree more (=I agree completely) ‘We have to talk.’ ‘Absolutely,’ Meredith replied. ‘I couldn’t agree more.’ ► altogether more  This latest problem is altogether more serious. ► got more than ... bargained for  The thief got more than he bargained for, as Mr Cox tripped him up with his walking stick. ► be more than somebody can bear · He sometimes felt the grief was more than he could bear. ► a bit more/less  Can we have a bit less noise, please? ► quite a bit more/less  They’re worth quite a bit more than I thought. ► something is more bother than it’s worth (=it is too difficult to be worth doing) ► more ... than I care to remember  I’ve experienced more reorganizations than I care to remember (=a lot of them). ► be more than (a) coincidence (=there is some other explanation)· When I saw him a third time, I realized it was more than just coincidence. ► more than content  Dr Belson had been more than content for them to deal with any difficulties. ► more dead than alive (=very badly hurt or ill and almost dead)· He was swept up onto a beach after three days at sea, more dead than alive. ► further/more details · Check our website for more details. ► do more harm than good (=used to say that something had a bad effect rather than a good one)· I followed his advice but it did more harm than good. ► more than enough  You’ve had more than enough time to make all the preparations. ► far more/less  I enjoyed it far more than I expected. ► more/less fortunate than somebody  We’ve been more fortunate than a lot of farmers. ► more/less frequent  Her headaches are becoming less frequent. ► discussed more fully  This concept is discussed more fully in Chapter 9. ► do more harm than good (=cause more problems rather than improve a situation)· If you don’t warm up properly, exercise may do more harm than good. ► more of a hindrance than a help  A degree is more of a hindrance than a help in British industry. ► more humane  a better, more humane world ► more/most/less/equally importantly  Most importantly, you must keep a record of everything you do. ► more/further/additional information · For more information, visit our website. ► more like  He’s growing more like his father every day. ► more/most likely · At this age, boys were more likely than girls to be active in sports. ► more than likely (=very likely)· She'll be late, more than likely. ► a little more/less  Would you like a little more milk in your coffee? ► a little more/better/further etc  We’ll have to wait a little longer to see what happens. ► little more/better etc (than something)  His voice was little more than a whisper. ► have more/less luck · I hope you have more luck in the next competition. ► more than make up for  The good days more than make up for the bad ones. ► nothing more  He had nothing more to say. ► more than one occasion (=more than once)· She stayed out all night on more than one occasion. ► owes more to  Their success owes more to good luck than to careful management. ► plenty more  There are plenty more chairs in the next room. ► more to the point (=what is more important)· When did she leave, and, more to the point, why? ► have some/more etc practice (=do practice)· I’m not a very good dancer. I haven’t had enough practice. ► more precisely  Lathes make wheels, or, more precisely, they make cylindrical objects. ► rather more  The task proved to be rather more difficult than I had expected. British English ► see more/less of somebody (=see someone more or less often) They’ve seen more of each other since Dan moved to London. ► several more  We had to wait several more weeks before the results arrived. ► slightly more  a slightly more powerful engine ► be more so/less so/too much so  The band is popular and likely to become more so. Jerry is very honest, perhaps too much so. ► be more somebody’s style (=used to say that you prefer something) I don’t think the parachuting weekend is for me – the art class is more my style. ► can’t take any more  I just can’t take any more (=can’t deal with a bad situation any longer). ► yet more/bigger/higher etc  He got a call from the factory, telling of yet more problems. Inflation had risen to a yet higher level. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be more of something than something Inside, the piers were massive and there were more of them than in examples further west. Soon there will be more of us than there are of you. The boundaries of the study area are more of convenience than purely zoogeographical, because of the paucity of material from certain regions. The role of the computer analysts may be more of facilitator than designer, helping to realise the users' wishes. There are more of them than there are of us. There was more of everything than there were people. There were more of them than there used to be, he was sure of it. To my eyes there was more of strength than refinement in the face ... ► no more than David watched the car drive slowly away, until it was no more than a speck in the distance. It's no more than you deserve. It was little more than a scratch. We were standing no more than 10 yards away from the scene of the crime and we didn't realize it. And no more than one in twenty earned a college degree. But they do not necessarily conclude that a thing is no more than the sum of its attributes. Dunbar had said no more than the truth, the archers could do it all. Here, then, no more than a few points in passing. Historical incidents were no more than superficial disturbances of the established order or recurring events of unchanging significance. It all came from the idea that a woman was no more than a useful object for a man. Keep it brief no more than two typed pages. The two year ban which he received has been no more than a minor inconvenience to him. ► (and) what’s more These detergents are environmentally friendly; what's more, they're relatively cheap. What's more, the price of a mobile home often includes appliances. All stylishly embossed with your club's emblem. What's more, each item carries an equally attractive price tag. And what's more it's clean. And what's more it's encouraging people to be brief and efficient. And what's more, I can always teach. And what's more, scarce a word out of you. And what's more, they're free! The company is perceived through its design, is judged by it. What's more, people buy design rather than function. Yes, it had a heater and, what's more, you could even have air conditioning and automatic transmission. ► no more something At its end, the current process will leave broadcasters no more spectrum than they now have. But formidable capital cost stood in the way of such improvements, and irrigation remained no more than a theoretical possibility. Customers now expect to have a satellite finished and ready for launch in no more than a year and a half. Give me one kiss and I will think of your saucy appeal against me no more. John-Augustus tried to josh himself into accepting that his own bout was no more than that. The Profitboss does so much and no more, knowing his limits. We also have it that effects do no more than dependently necessitate their causal circumstances. ► more and more As more and more land was planted with cash crops, the lack of pasture became a serious problem in many districts. As our unit grew from five to ten, it began to look more and more like Dash Riprock. At the same time more and more males are accumulating in all-male groups. Charles began to lose his balance more and more often. Each layer of desire becoming more and more poignant, each movement more painful, exquisite. The statistics leave no doubt that the triumph of capital has lead to more and more unequal distribution of income and wealth. With more and more reactors coming on stream every year, it was inevitable that problems would begin to occur. ► not/no more than something The house is no more than ten minutes from the beach. The insurance covers not more than five days in the hospital. Although their investigations are supposed to take no more than two weeks, they often stretch to several months. But it is no more than a seed in 1215. Send in a good quality tape with no more than four songs. Some were no more than motionless translucent blobs. The crystal was no more than a glimmering outline in the darkness. Their bosses view them as no more than glorified typists and they are denied career opportunities. They are no more than about 20% efficient. They were no more than survivals from the past. ► the more ..., the more/the less ...PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► without more/further ado And without more ado he booked his one-way ticket. Left leaderless, the city surrendered to Bustamante without further ado. Stan then moved closer to Melanie, and a major fight erupted without further ado. The emptying of the house could therefore no longer be postponed and Charlotte had decided to put matters in hand without further ado. The selection board interviewed him and rejected his application without further ado. Then, without more ado, he loaded the horses into the trailer. Then, without more ado, he turned on his heel and left, slamming the door behind him. ► all the better/easier/more etc He offsets Roberts' operatic evil with a performance that commands all the more notice for its minimalism. His job was made all the more easier by drivers who hadn't bothered to take measures to stop people like him. If there is some meat left on the bones, all the better. It makes it all the more opportune. Superb defence by Karpov, all the more praiseworthy in that he was now in desperate time trouble. The dispute was all the more bitter because a prize was at stake. The inadequacy and treachery of the old leaderships of the working class have made the need all the more imperative. Weather experts say it was a relatively dry winter which makes the water recovery all the more remarkable. ► bite off more than you can chew Many kids who leave home to live alone find they have bitten off more than they can chew. ► couldn’t be better/worse/more pleased etc► a damn sight more/better etc Actually, a damn sight more than from that stiff gherkin Smott. I prefer my women a little older and a damn sight more sober. Perhaps not up there with Wilburforce but a damn sight more daring than anything Diana ever did! ► have had more than your fair share of something Tim's had more than his fair share of bad luck this year. ► there are plenty more fish in the sea► more fool you/him etc► no more Mr Nice Guy!► more haste less speed► more something than you’ve had hot dinners► it’s more than my job’s worth► more like As Compaq's products become more like other firms', they are starting to look overpriced. Cyrix says the computer actually performs more like a 200 megahertz Pentium-based machine. It seems more like a bad motel in Jersey City. Neither a club nor a knife: something more like a rowing oar, perhaps, considering our location. People begin to act more like themselves again. The seven children there had seemed more like seventeen. This was more like a pause in the struggle. While Tyrone is more like Michael Owen on a doughnut and Viagra diet. ► that’s more like it/this is more like it► more like it Arguing more like it, or rowing. Beatific would be more like it. Done off, more like it. I thought, hang on, this is more like it. Just plain sappy is more like it. That was more like it, I thought.-Good, I said. The Shirkers was more like it. Turned myself inside out is more like it. ► more than a little/not a little► need some (more) meat on your bones Matt, you need some more meat on your bones! ► there’s more to somebody/something than meets the eye "I didn't know he wrote poetry." "Yes -- he also does painting. There's more to him than meets the eye." It looks like a simple case of burglary, but there may be more to it than meets the eye. People think of Bradford as a dull industrial city, but there is more to it than meets the eye. ► the more the merrier "Do you mind if I bring Tony?" "Nah, the more the merrier." Now Miller Brewing is joining the ranks of the more the merrier. This might appeal to investors who figure that when it comes to fund choices, the more the merrier. ► need I ask/need I say more/need I go on etc?► once more/once again► more’s the pity I'm afraid this car doesn't belong to me, more's the pity. Now I'm too old to fall in love, more's the pity. The new staff are all women, more's the pity. General Motors and Ford have not been dogged by raiders - more's the pity. No Jane Carlyle, more's the pity. So, more's the pity, are men like Sir Gordon Reece. They don't make films like his anymore - more's the pity. ► more ... than the rest/the others/everything else put together► all the more reason why/to do something But that's all the more reason why we should go off this time with a car well filled, eh? If some material is lost already, that is all the more reason to stop a lapse becoming a loophole. That means there is all the more reason to oppose the willed destruction of old things. That possibility is all the more reason to end the conflict soon. This is all the more reason to find a more democratic way of deciding the state for the first primary. ► more of the same Temperatures were in the mid-80s today; expect more of the same for the weekend. In these still pools, more of the same kind of clay is laid down. The abolition of the poll tax is widely welcomed until we consider what will replace it - simply more of the same. Their views are the old ones: more of the same will get us there. There was more of the same in the drawers. This is more of the same. When they died it was more of the same. ► say no more Females say no more often than males, 63. 5 percent compared with 21. 6 percent. For the rest of the afternoon Vladimir said no more. She said no more about it, but I knew she worried when these unexplained absences occurred. She said no more, but her thoughts were bitter. She says no more than this. She told Clarissa to stay put and say no more until she herself came round to Clarissa's flat. The Secretary of State says no more money so that's that. ► a (damn/darned/darn) sight more/better etc Actually, a damn sight more than from that stiff gherkin Smott. I prefer my women a little older and a damn sight more sober. If he listened to Anthony Scrivener, he would be a darned sight better. Perhaps not up there with Wilburforce but a damn sight more daring than anything Diana ever did! The Galapagos finch was a darn sight more valuable than Sandra Willmot. We were a darned sight better than them. ► be more sinned against than sinning► there's more than one way to skin a cat► some more Aaron will finally be earning some more money. I think we still need to practice some more. Would you like some more pie? And every so often a transvestite would swagger past, some more obvious than others. But ah, how I need some more engaging puzzle to occupy my mind today. If the rice is still not cooked, add some more water. It s going to take a bit of time for the factories to dole us out some more. Obviously, there are some more things for me to think about now. The home market might be worried about it, and some more people are looking toward clones than Apple product. We listened some more, and as the darkness closed in Stuart sat on my lap and snuggled closer. Yet there were other new ideas that jostled together in his brain for some more prominent recognition. ► more in sorrow than in anger► still more/further/another/other And I sowed seeds and grew plants and trees so that that place would be still more beautiful. But the consumer could benefit still further. Clio engineers sought to improve still further on these virtues. His adversaries include still more cossacks, a border guard or two, a rabbi, and a pugilist. I had eaten four or five slices of bread without satisfying my hunger, so I reached for still another slice. Rape is a staple in pagan myth, and killing still more commonplace. The incentive to borrow was raised still further by a reduction in the costs of bankruptcy and an increase in market liquidity. With the passage of the Poor Law Amendment Act in 1834 the condition of labourers deteriorated still further. ► have more than one string to your bow► greater/more/better etc than the sum of its parts Or is the organisation more than the sum of its parts? ► (and) what’s more 1a greater amount or number OPP  less, fewer:  We should spend more on health and education.more (...) than More people are buying new cars than ever before.much/a lot/far more Diane earns a lot more than I do.more than 10/100 etc Our plane took off more than two hours late. More than a quarter of the students never finished their courses.more of Viewers want better television, and more of it. Perhaps next year more of us will be able to afford holidays abroad.2an additional number or amount OPP  less:  I really am interested. Tell me more. We need five more chairs.a little/many/some/any more Can I have a little more time to finish? Are there any more sandwiches? I have no more questions.more of You’d better take some more of your medicine. Don’t waste any more of my time.3more and more an increasing number or amount OPP  less and less:  More and more people are moving to the cities.4not/no more than something used to emphasize that a particular number, amount, distance etc is not large:  It’s a beautiful cottage not more than five minutes from the nearest beach. Opinion polls show that no more than 30% of people trust the government.5the more ..., the more/the less ... used to say that if an amount of something increases, another change happens as a result:  It always seems like the more I earn, the more I spend.6be more of something than something to be one thing rather than another:  It was more of a holiday than a training exercise.7no more than a)used to say that something is not too much, but exactly right or suitable:  It’s no more than you deserve. Eline felt it was no more than her duty to look after her husband. b) (also little more than) used to say that someone or something is not very great or important:  He’s no more than a glorified accountant. He left school with little more than a basic education.8(and) what’s more used to add more information that emphasizes what you are saying:  I’ve been fortunate to find a career that I love and, what's more, I get well paid for it.9no more something used to say that something will or should no longer happen:  No more dreary winters – we’re moving to Florida. → more’s the pity at pity1(4)THESAURUSmore in addition to an amount or number: · Can I have some more coffee?· I have one more question.· It only costs a few dollars more.further [only before noun] formal as well as the ones that you have already mentioned: · She will remain in hospital for further tests.· They waited for a further two hours.supplementary formal in addition to the main part of something: · Supplementary information is available on request.· a supplementary question· supplementary incomeextra in addition to the usual or standard cost, time, amount etc: · They let the kids stay up an extra hour.· Some stores charge extra for delivery.· Postage is extra.additional [only before noun] more than the basic amount or the amount that you expected or agreed. Additional is more formal than extra: · An evening job would provide additional income.· There may be an additional charge for paying bills by credit card.
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