more\ or\ less

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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approximately; virtually; to a slightly bigger or smaller extent, amount or degree (than)

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