- more than
- adjective(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
• Syn: ↑more• See Also: ↑much• Usage Domain: ↑comparative, ↑comparative degree* * *
more than phraseused before a number or amount for saying that the actual number or amount is larger than thisThe Whitewater Committee interviewed more than forty witnesses.
not much more than...:There’s not much more than ten minutes left.
no more than...:He stopped no more than six feet away from the cliff edge.
more than once (=several times):I’ve warned him more than once not to interfere.
more than double/triple etc (=become over twice, three times etc as large):During the past five years, the number of traffic accidents has more than doubled.
Thesaurus: too much, extra and moresynonymMain entry: more* * *
more thanPlease call me anytime. I'm more than happy to help (out) in any way I can.
◇ A clause that includes more than is often followed by another clause that gives more information or limits the first clause in some way.I am more than happy to help you, but I'd appreciate being asked politely.
You are more than [=entirely] welcome to stay for dinner, but we aren't having anything special.
• • •Main Entry: ↑more
Useful english dictionary. 2012.