Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

more-or-less

adverb
/mɔːr ɔr lɛs/
Definition
to a certain extent; fairly
Examples
  • We were more-or-less finished with the project by the deadline.
  • She was more-or-less in agreement with the proposal.
  • The instructions were more-or-less clear, but I still had some questions.
Meaning
essentially, it indicates that something is not exactly true or complete, but close enough to be considered valid.
Synonyms
  • approximately
  • roughly
  • somewhat
  • to some extent