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3. more
adverb. ['ˈmɔr'] used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs.
Synonyms
Etymology
- more (English)
- more (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mara (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- moren (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. more
adjective. ['ˈmɔr'] (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree.
Synonyms
Etymology
- more (English)
- more (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mara (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- moren (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. less
adverb. ['ˈlɛs'] used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs.
Synonyms
Etymology
- less (English)
- læs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. more
adjective. ['ˈmɔr'] (comparative of `many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number.
Synonyms
Etymology
- more (English)
- more (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mara (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- moren (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. less
adjective. ['ˈlɛs'] (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree.
Synonyms
Etymology
- less (English)
- læs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. less
adjective. ['ˈlɛs'] (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer.
Synonyms
Etymology
- less (English)
- læs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. less
adjective. ['ˈlɛs'] (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality.
Synonyms
Etymology
- less (English)
- læs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. OR
noun. a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations.