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.