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- idioms - more to the point—means what, precisely? - English Language . . .
For example, let the topic be the integer 3 Then '3 is an odd prime More to the point [in addition, NOT more relevantly], it's the second triangular number ' Note that, here, pronunciation would probably be '𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 to the point' rather than 'more to the 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁' –
- sentence construction - replace more and more by something more . . .
I imagine your critic's objection is not to more and more but to getting, which is still regarded as colloquial in this sense Try becoming instead, or a paraphrase: Electronic devices are becoming more and more widely distributed Electronic devices are becoming more and more widely used Electronic devices are more widely distributed than ever
- How to use what is more? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Furthermore and what's more are not exactly synonymous, and are generally found in different contexts Furthermore is a transition word that tells the reader to expect an addition to previously stated facts or arguments It does not imply that the new fact or argument is more important Furthermore is most often found in formal written contexts
- The more, the more - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
the more (one thing happens), the more (another thing happens) An increase in one thing (an action, occurrence, etc ) causes or correlates to an increase in another thing [1] The more work you do now, the more free time you'll [you will] have this weekend [2] The more money we make, the more responsibilities we get
- comparative constructions - Use of more with noun - English Language . . .
Do "More + adjective" and "More of + noun" have the same meaning? Could you give other examples in the structure "More of + noun?" I usually just say "more + adjective" He attacked with such pace and I believe he was more of a danger than Pele at the time - he was a phenomenon, capable of sheer magic Could = softener, more of a suggestion
- numbers - Does more than 2 include 2? - English Language Learners . . .
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
- word usage - more smooth or more smoother? Which is right . . .
Grammatically, the most correct form is 'smoother' It's a monosyllabic word, just as fast -> faster, quick -> quicker, etc NOTE: when smooth is used as an adverb, it may become 'more smoothly' E g with the friction taken out, the wheel rolled more smoothly
- grammaticality - Comparing more than and more than what - English . . .
History is more than what happened in the past What you gain is worth more than what you lose People can feel guilty when they receive more than what they consider they deserve You may want to start a negotiation by asking for more than what you think is fair In short, I wouldn't insert a what where it wasn't needed
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