Definitions for MORE
mɔr, moʊrmore

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.4 / 14 votes

1. More, Thomas More, Sir Thomas Moreadjective

   English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state

2. more(a), more thanadjective

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

   "more land"; "more support"; "more rain fell"; "more than a gallon"

3. more(a)adverb

   (comparative of `many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number

   "a hall with more seats"; "we have no more bananas"; "more than one"

4. more, to a greater extentadverb

   used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

   "more interesting"; "more beautiful"; "more quickly"

5. moreadverb

   comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent

   "he works more now"; "they eat more than they should"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. Morenoun

   The Volta-Congo language of the Mossi people, mainly spoken in part of Burkina Faso.

2. Etymology: From murhō(n), from mork-. Akin to moraha "carrot", morha, moraha "root of a plant or tree" (Möhre "carrot", Morchel "mushroom, morel"). More at more, morel.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MOREadjective

   Etymology: mare , Saxon, the comparative of some or great.

   1. In greater number; in greater quantity; in greater degree.

   Wrong not that wrong with more contempt. William Shakespeare.

   Their riches were more than that they might dwell together. Gen. xxxvi. 7.

   Let more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour. Exod. v. 9.

   2. Greater. Now out of use.

   The more part advised to depart. Acts xxvi. 12.

2. Moreadverb

   1. To a greater degree.

   He loved Rachel more than Leah. Gen. xxix. 30.

   The spirits of animate bodies are all, in some degree, more or less kindled. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist. №. 601.

   Some were of opinion, that feeling more and more in himself the weight of time, he was not unwilling to bestow upon another some part of the pains. Henry Wotton.

   The more the kindled combat rises higher,
   The more with fury burns the blazing fire. John Dryden, Æn.

   As the blood passeth through narrower channels, the redness disappears more and more. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   The more God has blessed any man with estate or quality, just so much less in proportion is the care he takes in the education of his children. Jonathan Swift, Miscel.

   2. The particle that forms the comparative degree.

   I am fall’n out with my more headier will,
   To take the indispos’d and sickly fit
   For the sound man. William Shakespeare, King Lear.

   May you long live a happy instrument for your king and country: happy here, and more happy hereafter. Francis Bacon.

   The advantages of learning are more lasting than those of arms. Jeremy Collier, on Pride.

   3. Again; a second time.

   Little did I think I should ever have business of this kind on my hands more. Tatler, №. 83.

   4. Longer; yet continuing; with the negative particle.

   Cassius is no more! Oh, setting sun!
   As in thy red rays thou dost sink to-night,
   So in his red blood Cassius’ day is set. William Shakespeare.

3. Morenoun

   Etymology: A kind of comparative from some or much.

   1. A greater quantity; a greater degree. Perhaps some of these examples which are adduced under the adverb, with the before more, should be placed here.

   These kind of knaves in this plainness
   Harbour more craft, and more corrupter ends
   Than twenty silky ducking observants. William Shakespeare, K. Lear.

   Were I king,
   I should cut off the nobles for their lands;
   And my more having would be as a sauce
   To make me hunger more. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   An heroick poem requires some great action of war; and as much or more of the active virtue than the suffering. Dryd.

   The Lord do so, and much more, to Jonathan. 1 Sam.

   From hence the greatest part of ills descend,
   When lust of getting more will have no end. John Dryden.

   They that would have more and more can never have enough; no, not if a miracle should interpose to gratify their avarice. Roger L'Estrange, Fables.

   A mariner having let down a large portion of his sounding line, he reaches no bottom, whereby he knows the depth to be so many fathoms and more; but how much that more is, he hath no distinct notion. John Locke.

   2. Greater thing; other thing.

   They, who so state a question, do no more but separate the parts of it one from another, and lay them so in their due order. John Locke.

   3. Second time; longer time.4. It is doubtful whether the word, in some cases, be a noun or adverb.

   The dove returned not again unto him any more. Gen. viii.

   Pr’ythee be satisfy’d; he shall be aided,
   Or I’ll no more be king. John Dryden, Cleomenes.

   Delia, the queen of love, let all deplore!
   Delia, the queen of beauty, is now no more. William Walsh.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. More

   More is a song by English singer Alison Moyet, released in 2003 as the third and final single from her fifth studio album Hometime. It was written by Moyet and Pete Glenister, and produced by Tim Norfolk and Bob Locke under the name The Insects. Like the two previous singles from Hometime, the single failed to enter the UK Top 100, but did enter the Top 200, peaking at #127. Unlike the two previous singles, a promotional video was filmed for the single. The single's two B-Sides are "If You Don't Come Back To Me (Live)" and "Should I Feel That It's Over (Live)", which were both songs from Hometime, recorded live in October 2002. The B-Sides were exclusive to the single.

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1. more

   more can be defined as an adjective or adverb to describe a greater amount or degree of something. It signifies an increase or addition in quantity, quality, intensity, or frequency compared to what already exists or has been mentioned.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Morenoun

   a hill

2. Morenoun

   a root

3. More

   greater; superior; increased

4. More

   greater in quality, amount, degree, quality, and the like; with the singular

5. More

   greater in number; exceeding in numbers; -- with the plural

6. More

   additional; other; as, he wept because there were no more words to conquer

7. Morenoun

   a greater quantity, amount, or number; that which exceeds or surpasses in any way what it is compared with

8. Morenoun

   that which is in addition; something other and further; an additional or greater amount

9. Moreadverb

   in a greater quantity; in or to a greater extent or degree

10. Moreadverb

    with a verb or participle

11. Moreadverb

    with an adjective or adverb (instead of the suffix -er) to form the comparative degree; as, more durable; more active; more sweetly

12. Moreadverb

    in addition; further; besides; again

13. Moreverb

    to make more; to increase

14. Etymology: [OE. more, mare, and (orig. neut. and adv.) mo, ma, AS. mra, and (as neut. and adv.) m; akin to D. meer, OS. mr, G. mehr, OHG. mro, mr, Icel. meiri, meirr, Dan. meere, meer, Sw. mera, mer, Goth. maiza, a., mais, adv., and perh. to L. major greater, compar. of magnus great, and magis, adv., more. 103. Cf. Most, uch, Major.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. More

   Soundtrack from the Film More is the first full-length soundtrack album, and third studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 13 June 1969 in the UK and 9 August in the US. The film More was made in Luxembourg in 1969 and was directed by Barbet Schroeder. Two songs can be heard in the film that were not included on the album: "Seabirds" and "Hollywood".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. More

   mōr, adj. (serves as comp. of Many and Much) additional: other besides: greater (so in B.).—adv. to a greater degree: again: longer.—n. a greater thing: something further or in addition:—superl. Most (mōst).—adj. Mō′rish. insufficient: such that one wants more.—More and more, continually increasing; More by token, in proof of this, besides; More or less, about: in round numbers.—Any more, something additional: further; Be no more, to have died; No more, nothing in addition. [Including both M.E. mo, more in number—A.S. má, more in number, and M. E. more, larger—A.S. mára, greater.]

2. More

   mōr, n. (Spens.) a root. [A.S. moru, more, a carrot; Ger. möhre.]

3. More

   mō′re, adv. after the manner of. [L., abl. of mos, a custom.]

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1. more

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2. MORE

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MORE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, More is ranked #7512 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The More surname appeared 4,432 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname More.
   
   62.7% or 2,780 total occurrences were White.
   13.1% or 584 total occurrences were Black.
   11.7% or 520 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   9.9% or 441 total occurrences were Asian.
   1.9% or 86 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.4% or 21 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'MORE' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #73

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'MORE' in Written Corpus Frequency: #148

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'MORE' in Adverbs Frequency: #8

Anagrams for MORE »

1. omer

2. mero

3. rome

How to pronounce MORE?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say MORE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of MORE in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of MORE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of MORE in a Sentence

1. Erin Dymowski:

   I can say for sure it won't impact teens because that's not their social media platform, teens don't use Facebook, but I do think it could lead to more adults who act like teens to bully online. In an election year, this could get ugly fast.

2. Katie Donovan:

   Most people think that the people with longer tenure [ at a company ] are making more than the new kid that just started. But no, the new kid is probably making more, the new kid is getting paid the current market value and your 2 % [ annual ] raise hasn't kept up with the market rate.

3. Eric Siemers:

   The regulators will have a very difficult job. Do you look at the totality of the data, or require more study, which would be years away.

4. Shinichi Kato:

   Japanese tyre makers have become increasingly worried about the future supply of natural rubber since (last) summer, as falling prices could push farmers out of business, tyre makers are trying to buy more rubber from countries with lower labour costs such as Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia in case some producers at other countries with higher costs such as Thailand stop making rubber.

5. Dave Rogers:

   It’s rewarding to see it all come together, we’re now thinking more about the buyer’s journey as we develop and tag our content, and we have a much better idea of the kinds of information people are searching for, and the answers we can provide them.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=MORE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/More
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=MORE
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/More
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MORE
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=MORE
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=MORE
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html