more · adv
more or less
B2 almost or approximately
Dictionary examples:
He more or less admitted he'd done it. (24.5)
The new window will cost $500 more or less. (25.0)
We've more or less finished work on the house. (30.7)
more and more
B2 more as time passes
Dictionary examples:
It's becoming more and more expensive to buy property in the city. (36.2)
more
B1 used to show that something happens a greater number of times than before
Dictionary examples:
I say 'um' more in presentations than actual words sometimes. (0.0)
I apologize more to my computer than to real people. (0.0)
My alarm clock rings more than my actual phone these days. (0.0)
We eat out a lot more than we used to. (14.9)
We go to the movies more often in the winter. (18.0)
more beautiful/difficult/easily, etc.
A1 used before an adjective or adverb to show that someone or something has a greater amount of a quality than someone or something else
Dictionary examples:
My teacher speaks more slowly than a turtle! (0.0)
My phone is more smart than me! (0.0)
This book is more heavy than my head! (0.0)
It's more expensive than the others. (11.9)
This exercise is more difficult than the last one. (14.9)
Could you read a bit more slowly, please? (30.7)