HyperDic: more_or_less

English > 2 senses of the expression more or less:
ADVERBallmore or less, approximately, about, close to, just about, some, roughly, around, or so(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
allmore or less, slightly, somewhatto a small degree or extent
English > more or less: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaning(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
Example "holds 3 gallons, more or less"
Synonymsapproximately, about, close to, just about, some, roughly, around, or so
Spanishaproximadamente, cerca, unos, un poco
Catalanaproximadament, una mica
English > more or less: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningTo a small degree or extent.
Synonymsslightly, somewhat
Spanishalgo, levemente, ligeramente
Catalanlleugerament

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