more or less

adverb

Definition of more or lessnext
1
as in almost
very close to but not completely the lot is 16 acres more or less

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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage

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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly the box weighs 60 pounds more or less

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Recent Examples of more or less The tub, toilet and sink are all white, shining more or less, and the room has faded bluish linoleum on the floor and tired, dirty-pink walls. — Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026 Whether a rose needs more or less really has to do with the soil health of your area. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 22 Aug. 2026 All riders can adjust the position of the front seats, to make more or less legroom for both. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The Magnificent Seven used to move more or less in lockstep, mostly going up. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for more or less
Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
  1. almost
  2. pretty
  3. approximately
  4. practically
  5. quite
  6. about
  7. nearly
  8. relatively
Adverb
  • But the franchise — Oren Peli’s indie film was originally shot in 2006 for $15,000 and brought in almost $200 million — comes with its own young evergreen fan base.
    — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Extensive coastal flooding is almost guaranteed, scientists say.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of almost
Adverb
  • This pretty green bottle holds a luxe Korean formula inspired by their iconic scalp treatments.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Another angle to factor in is that Baltimore and Cincinnati have pretty low floors.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • Centcom forces have helped facilitate the transit of approximately 1,500 commercial vessels and 750 million barrels of crude oil over the past several months, Cooper said.
    — Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,Mike Sheen, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The wheel, approximately a foot and a half in diameter, weighed 150 to 200 pounds.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of approximately
Adverb
  • This $6 high-neck tank is a layering staple (under a polka-dot cardigan, perhaps), while this chambray button-down is practically begging to be worn at the pumpkin patch.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Yet, in her relatively short career, practically every accomplishment of Eala’s comes with a historic superlative.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of practically
Adverb
  • It's been quite a disappointing year for home shoppers who waited since 2023 for rates to cool off.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, the approach is marred by low throughput, and the process is also quite complex to execute.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • The cutting should root in about a month and will require several hours of direct sunlight or a grow light each day to last through winter.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Winner had a choice Johnson lives in Goldston and has taught middle school for about 20 years.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of about
Adverb
  • This also includes the largest American variant, the western mastiff, with a wingspan of nearly two feet, and the smallest, the thumb-sized, nickel-weighing western pipistrelle, also called the canyon bat.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.
    — John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of nearly
Adverb
  • For reference, antimony is a relatively scarce metal/mineral used in things like flame retardants, batteries, electronics, and defense applications.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Its relatively rapid custom timeline—delivering boots in 6 to 12 months—is also a plus.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of relatively

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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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