more (English): English definition

Old English 'māra' meaning 'greater, larger', related to the Old Norse 'mare', the Latin 'maior'.

ADJ (1)

[/mɔːr/^en-US]

additional formal / extra / greater

Synonyms additional formal , extra , greater

Antonyms less

The term 'more' refers to a greater quantity, amount, or extent of something compared to another. It can imply 'additional' or 'extra' in various contexts.

I need more time to complete the project. — プロジェクトを完成させるためにもっと時間が必要です。
He has more books than I do. — 彼は私よりももっと本を持っています。

register: formal

ADV (1)

[/mɔːr/^en-US]

further / additionally formal

Synonyms further , additionally formal

Antonyms less

More is used to indicate an additional degree or extent of an action or quality. It often serves to amplify meaning or quantity.

You should practice more to improve your skills. — スキルを向上させるためにもっと練習するべきです。
Let's discuss this more in our next meeting. — 次の会議でこれについてもっと話しましょう。

PRON (1)

[/mɔːr/^en-US]

untranslatable untranslatable (The use of 'more' as a pronoun does not convey a clear concept in English.)

'More' as a pronoun does not convey a clear concept in English, leading to challenges in direct translation. It often acts as a placeholder for previously mentioned quantities or groups.

There are many people here, but I want to invite more. — ここに多くの人がいますが、もっと招待したいです。
We need more of them to complete the team. — チームを完成させるためにもっと彼らが必要です。