Is more or less a phrase?
somewhat; approximately; a phrase used to express vagueness or uncertainty. Henry: I think this one is what I want, more or less.
How do you use more or less in a sentence?
More or less means 'mostly', 'nearly' or 'approximately'. We use it in mid position (between the subject and main verb, or after the modal verb or first auxiliary verb, or after be as a main verb). It is slightly informal: We had more or less finished, so we decided to go for lunch.
When did more or less start?
2001 The programme was created in 2001 by Michael Blastland as a one-off series of six programmes presented by Andrew Dilnot. The positive response to the show led to its becoming a regular programme, first with two series a year and since the winter series of 2008–2009, with three.
How do you use more?
More is often considered to be the comparative form of much and , many. You use more to indicate that there is a greater amount of something than before or than average, or than something else. You can use 'a little', 'a lot', 'a bit', ' far', and 'much' in front of more.
Does more or less have a hyphen?
In general, comparative or superlative modifiers with “more,” “most,” “less” or “least” don't require hyphens. Use one only if it's needed to avoid ambiguity.
How do you use the more the more?
The comparative phrase 'more and more' before an adjective is used to state that something or someone is increasingly becoming a certain way. In other words, when stating that there is a growing tendency towards something use the phrase 'more and more' before an adjective.
Where do you put more?
When we use more before articles (a/an, the), demonstratives (this, that), possessives (my, your) or pronouns (him, it), we need of: Can I have more of that delicious cake you baked?