more or less — approximately; roughly; to some extent but not completely
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: approximately; roughly; to some extent but not completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɔːr ɔːr les/
Korean meaning: 대략, 어느 정도, 거의
Korean pronunciation: **모어** 오어 **레스**
Example Sentences
- My boss is more or less satisfied with my excuse for being late.
- The weather forecast is more or less accurate these days.
- I more or less understand quantum physics, which means I don't understand it at all.
more or less
ADVERB//mɔːr ɔːr les//
approximately; roughly; to some extent but not completely
approximately; roughly; to some extent but not completely
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Origin
'more'와 'less'라는 상반된 개념을 결합하여 '대략적으로'라는 의미를 만든 관용 표현입니다. 정확한 수량이나 정도보다는 근사치를 나타내는 완곡한 표현으로 발달했습니다.
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“My boss is more or less satisfied with my excuse for being late.”
“The weather forecast is more or less accurate these days.”
“I more or less understand quantum physics, which means I don't understand it at all.”
“The meeting went more or less as planned.”
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