Phrase guide

to a greater extent

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Occurring somewhat more.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • more interesting
  • more beautiful
  • more quickly

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: more

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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