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'More' is a word that has three functions in the English language. In this lesson, we will thoroughly discuss it.
More means greater in number or amount. It has three functions that we are going to learn in this lesson.
Functions of 'More'
1. 'More' as a Determiner
Use
More as a determiner is used to modify nouns or noun phrases. It can also modify an adjective. It is used in two cases:
- More as a determiner is used to show a larger amount or number, it has a similar meaning to 'extra' and it is used before nouns.
she wants
can you repeat it one
- More means greater in number, size, amount. It is mainly used in comparing two things. In this case, it can be used before adjectives too.
I have
'More' is before the noun 'books.'
I am
'More' is before the adjective 'happy.'
I have
'More pain' means 'a greater pain.'
She is
'More' can be followed by a noun when used to compare two things.
Position in a Sentence
More as a determiner is used to modify the following noun. It is placed before countable o uncountable nouns or adjectives. Like:
I want
'Books' is a countable noun.
I am
2. 'More' as a Pronoun
Use
More as a pronoun replaces the noun it refers to and means greater in number or amount. For example:
I have inconsiderable amount of money but she has
'More' refers to 'money.'
'More' replaces 'more people.'
Position in a Sentence
More as a pronoun replaces the noun it refers to. So, it can act as an object, subject, etc. Look:
'More' replaces the subject.
I need three boxes, no
'More' here replaces the object.
3. 'More' as an Adverb
Use
More as an adverb is used to add more information to the verb. It can be used in three ways.
- More means 'to a greater degree or extent.' Look:
I have had it
I should spend
I like it
- More means 'more often or for a longer period of time.'
You should help me
You should work on it
- More means 'in addition.'
What
I need one day
Tip
We can use 'more than' before an adjective. That means very, extremly. Look:
I am
she was
Position in a Sentence
More as an adverb comes after the verb. Take a look:
I need one day
She is willing to practice
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