- more of a . . . vs more a - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
What's the difference between these types of adjective usages? For example: This is more of a prerequisite than a necessary quality This is more a prerequisite than a necessary quality (without
- more vs the more - I doubt this the more because. .
The modifies the adverb more and they together form an adverbial modifier that modifies the verb doubt According to Wiktionary, the etymology is as follows: From Middle English, from Old English þȳ (“by that, after that, whereby”), originally the instrumental case of the demonstratives sē (masculine) and þæt (neuter)
- How to use what is more? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
What's more is an expression that's used when you want to emphasize that the next action or fact is more or as important as the one mentioned War doesn't bring peace; what's more, it brings more chaos Or your example
- phrase usage - in more details or in detail - English Language . . .
To use the correct adjective with the phrase "in detail", think about fewer vs less in number vs amount - but remember "in detail" means specifically or completely already Examples: I have read your question and answered it "in detail" If you want to read my explanations "in more detail", keep reading You might find another answer that explains it just as well with fewer details (which
- More likely than not - (1) How likely is it for you in percentage . . .
"More likely than not" logically means with a probability greater than 50% A probability of 50% would be "as likely as not" But the user of the phrase is not making a mathematically precise estimate of probability They are expressing what they think is likely in an intentionally vague way, and it's misplaced precision to try to assign a number to it As an opposite, one could simply say
- Does more than 2 include 2? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
7 You are correct in your understanding more than 2 is > 2, meaning greater than but not including 2 your other phrase two or more is very succinct and clear, you could also use at least 2 to mean ">= 2 ", it does not need to be entirely spelled out as greater than or equal to 2 Share Improve this answer edited Apr 30, 2021 at 23:04
- word usage - more smooth or more smoother? Which is right . . .
You can say "more smooth", or "smoother" Both are fine and mean exactly the same thing But beware of trying to combine them, and saying "more smoother"! Many will say that a formulation like that is wrong
- grammar - the more . . . . . , the more. . . examples - English Language . . .
The harder I study, the better score I can get in IELTS exam The larger the number of people interested in art, the happier the society is The more fitness centres is available, the healthier the people is The smaller the\no article farmland is, the less food is produced I will appreciate giving me more examples
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