more or less
[adverb]
Synonyms: somewhat, fairly, kind of, moderately, pretty, rather, ratherish, some, something, sort of, nearly, about, all but, almost, approximately, as good as, just about, most, practically, well-nigh

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more or less
1. mostly:
The project was more or less a success.

2. approximately:
It's 500 kilos, more or less.

3. very nearly:
He more or less admitted he'd done it.

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more or less
1.
approximately.
The box weighs 50 pounds, more or less.

Each of the calls was more or less 10 minutes long.

2.
to some degree.
This room is more or less an extra — we don't really need it.

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more or less
somewhat, to some extent
I more or less have decided to study business next year.

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more or less
adv. phr.
1. Somewhat; rather; mostly; fairly.
Earl made some mistakes on the test, but his answers were more or less right.
Ed is more or less intelligent.
Betty believes more or less in fairies.
Compare: IN A WAY.
2. About; nearly; not exactly, but almost.
The new building cost more or less what the builder figured.
It is a mile, more or less, from his home to the school.
He has wanted to date her more or less since he first saw her.
Compare: OR SO.

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