Definitions
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determiner
A greater number of things that can be counted.
Examples
- There are more ways to do this than I can count.
- More students came to class today.
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determiner
A greater amount of something that cannot be counted.
Examples
- There is more caffeine in my coffee than in yours.
- We need more time to finish the project.
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determiner
Additional or extra.
Examples
- If you run out, there are more bandages in the cupboard.
- More people are arriving.
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determiner
Bigger, better or more important than something.
Examples
- She is more than just a singer. She also writes songs.
- This place is more than a school. It is a family.
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adverb
To a greater degree.
Examples
- I like cake, but I like chocolate more.
- You should sleep more.
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adverb
Used before adjectives and adverbs to make the comparative form.
Examples
- You are more beautiful than I imagined.
- I am more eager to help than you.
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adverb
Used after a negative to mean any longer.
Examples
- I can't take this any more.
- He doesn't live here any more.
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adverb
Used by mistake before a comparative word like better.
Examples
- I was more better at English than you.
- She felt more happier after the good news.
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pronoun
A larger number or amount of something.
Examples
- We're running out of napkins. I should have bought more.
- There isn't enough salt. You need to add more.
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pronoun
An extra amount of something.
Examples
- There aren't many people here yet, but more should arrive soon.
- I'm still hungry. Is there any more?