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
💡 Concept
The painter said the mural was more or less finished, just a few touches left.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/mɔːr ɔːr les/
🇬🇧 UK/mɔː ɔː les/
🌳Etymology
Origin
'more'와 'less'라는 상반된 개념을 결합하여 '대략적으로'라는 의미를 만든 관용 표현입니다. 정확한 수량이나 정도보다는 근사치를 나타내는 완곡한 표현으로 발달했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
stressexpresssuccess
stress
express
success
🔗Collocations
more or less agree
more or less finished
more or less the same
more or less correct
more or less satisfied
more or less understand
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My boss is more or less satisfied with my excuse for being late.”
“The weather forecast is more or less accurate these days.”
😄 Fun example
“I more or less understand quantum physics, which means I don't understand it at all.”
“The meeting went more or less as planned.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
approximatelyroughlysomewhatpretty muchbasically
Antonyms
exactlypreciselydefinitely
Related
sort ofkind ofto some extentin a way
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