- adjectives - The more + the + comparative degree - English Language . . .
The more, the more You can see all of this in a dictionary example: the more (one thing happens), the more (another thing happens) An increase in one thing (an action, occurrence, etc ) causes or correlates to an increase in another thing [1] The more work you do now, the more free time you'll [you will] have this weekend
- Use of “-er” or the word “more” to make comparative forms
Sure enough, this ngram shows that stupider got started long after more stupid Apparently, the need to compare levels of stupidity was so great that people granted stupid a sort of honorary Anglo-Saxon status in order to use the more-convenient comparative -er And once stupider is in, by analogy vapider eventually starts sounding more acceptable
- phrase usage - in more details or in detail - English Language . . .
To use the correct adjective with the phrase "in detail", think about fewer vs less in number vs amount - but remember "in detail" means specifically or completely already Examples: I have read your question and answered it "in detail" If you want to read my explanations "in more detail", keep reading You might find another answer that explains it just as well with fewer details (which
- grammar - the more . . . . . , the more. . . examples - English Language . . .
The harder I study, the better score I can get in IELTS exam The larger the number of people interested in art, the happier the society is The more fitness centres is available, the healthier the people is The smaller the\no article farmland is, the less food is produced I will appreciate giving me more examples
- grammar - When to use much more or many more? - English Language . . .
Under which circumstances would you use "much more" instead of "many more" ? For example would this be correct: I have much more money Thanks in advance!
- More likely than not - (1) How likely is it for you in percentage . . .
"More likely than not" logically means with a probability greater than 50% A probability of 50% would be "as likely as not" But the user of the phrase is not making a mathematically precise estimate of probability They are expressing what they think is likely in an intentionally vague way, and it's misplaced precision to try to assign a number to it As an opposite, one could simply say
- countability - ~ and many more. vs. ~and much more. - English . . .
This hotel is in an excellent location Within walking distance you have shops, parks, theaters, restaurants, and much more As for your question, of the intent is to continue the list of ethnic goods, then you should use "many more" But if you use the word "more" to refer to things beyond ethnic goods, then "much more" can be used to
- Does more than 2 include 2? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
7 You are correct in your understanding more than 2 is > 2, meaning greater than but not including 2 your other phrase two or more is very succinct and clear, you could also use at least 2 to mean ">= 2 ", it does not need to be entirely spelled out as greater than or equal to 2 Share Improve this answer edited Apr 30, 2021 at 23:04
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