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more or less

ADVERB
approximately
Synonyms
WEAK
about almost around ballpark figure bordering on circa close to in the ballpark in the neighborhood of in the vicinity of just about not far from not quite on average relatively roughly thereabouts very close

Example Sentences

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As I've mentioned in previous columns, today's managers and coaches are more or less given players to coach rather than choosing signings themselves.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I don’t know if Justin Trudeau is more or less likely to get back into elected politics once he’s married or if he gets married, but some people may think so.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The standard ratio has moved more or less sideways this week, but the weighted ratio continues to climb.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The findings revealed consistent misconceptions about which foods are more or less harmful to the environment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

I have to, more or less, crawl into the barrel, headfirst.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.