LoginMore vs. Most
Differences
To Make Comparatives or Superlatives
'More':
is used before some adjectives or adverbs to compare two things. Therefore, we use 'more' to make comparative adjectives or comparative adverbs.
She was more intelligent than her sister. → adjective
Can't it be done more quickly? → adverb
'Most':
is used before some adjectives and adverbs to make them superlative adjectives or superlative adverbs.
She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. → adjective
We shall find out which system works most effectively. → adverb
The Most vs. The More
'The most' is used when you are comparing one person or thing with all others. Most is the superlative form of many and much.
This is the most interesting job. → adjective
'The more' is used to say that if an amount of something increases, another change happens as a result.
The more I earn, the more I spend.
Similarities
'Most Of' and 'More Of'
'More':
can be used before nouns to refer to a larger amount or degree of it.
More people are protesting for their rights. → determiner
More animals are being killed these days. → determiner
'More of':
is used before a noun phrase with the same meaning.
More of his manners had became unbearable recently.
More of our problems are being solved since we met the new therapist.
'Most':
can be used before nouns to refer to the largest amount or degree of it.
Ask Carol! She has the most information on this subject. → determiner
She is the superior secretary of this month. She got most calls. → determiner
'Most of':
is used before noun phrases with the same meaning.
I have lost most of my friends.
She spends most of her time with Jimmy.
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