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Meaning of more or less
The primary meaning of "more or less" is to indicate a degree or extent of something, often implying an approximation or uncertainty.
Etymology of more or less
The phrase "more or less" originates from the combination of the words "more" and "less," which have their roots in Old English and Latin, respectively
Historically, the phrase has been used to express approximation or degree, with the "or" acting as a conjunction to link the two contrasting ideas
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something is approximate or uncertain
- * Used to convey a sense of degree or extent, often with a hint of ambiguity
- * Can be used to soften the impact of a statement or to suggest that there are exceptions
Usage Examples
- The party will start more or less at 8 pm, depending on the host's schedule
- * The new policy has been more or less well-received by the community, with some exceptions
- * The restaurant is more or less fully booked for the weekend, but there might be some last-minute cancellations
Antonyms
exactly
precisely
absolutely
completely
totally
entirely
fully
perfectly
utterly
wholly
strictly
rigorously
meticulously
accurately
carefully
carefully
scrupulously
painstakingly
thoroughly
meticulously