More Or Less for Dummies

Hey there!

So, you're wondering what "more or less" means, right? Well, don't worry, I'll explain it to you in the easiest way possible! In simple terms, "more or less" is a phrase we use when we want to describe something that is close to a certain amount or quantity, but not exactly that amount.

Let's imagine you have a bag of your favorite candy, and there are about 20 candies inside. But then you share a few with your friends, and now you have 19 candies. In this case, we can say that you have more or less 20 candies, because even though you don't have the exact 20 candies anymore, you still have a number very close to that amount.

Now, another way we can think about "more or less" is when we talk about estimates. Imagine you're planning a picnic with your family, and you want to know how many people will be joining. Your parents say that about 10 to 15 family members will come. So, that means more or less 10 to 15 people will be present. It's an estimation, not an exact number, but it gives you an idea of how many people might show up.

Think of "more or less" as a way to express a general idea without being super specific. It allows for some flexibility, so we're not stuck with being absolutely precise. It's like when we talk about the weather and say, "It'll be around 70 degrees today, give or take a few degrees." We're not saying it will be exactly 70 degrees, but somewhere close to that.

So, in a nutshell, "more or less" means you're talking about something that is approximately or roughly a certain amount or quantity, but not exactly that amount. It's a way to give an idea without being too precise. Hope that clears things up for you!

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask! I'm here to help.