yet more (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The phrase "yet more" functions as an adverbial phrase.

Phonetic Transcription

/ jɛt mɔr /

Meaning and Usage

"Yet more" is used to indicate an additional amount or extent beyond what has already been mentioned or implied. It suggests that there is still more of something, usually in a context where one would expect there to be no more or where more is surprising.

Frequency of use: "Yet more" is somewhat formal and used less frequently in everyday informal speech; it is more probable to encounter it in written texts, particularly in literature or formal discourse.

Example Sentences: 1. There were yet more problems to address in the project.
El proyecto tenía aún más problemas que abordar.

1. She found yet more evidence that supported her theory.
   Ella encontró aún más evidencia que apoyaba su teoría.

2. The team discovered yet more ways to improve their efficiency.
   El equipo descubrió aún más maneras de mejorar su eficiencia.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Yet more" isn't typically part of widely recognized idiomatic expressions, but the concept of "more" is frequent in English phrases and idioms. Below are some expressions that feature the idea of "more":

1. More often than not
   I find myself working late, more often than not.
   A menudo me encuentro trabajando tarde.

2. More than meets the eye
   This painting is more than meets the eye; there are hidden details.
   Esta pintura es más de lo que parece; hay detalles ocultos.

3. There's more to it than that
   You might think it’s simple, but there’s more to it than that.
   Puedes pensar que es simple, pero hay más en ello que eso.

4. More power to you
   If you can do it, then more power to you!
   Si puedes hacerlo, ¡entonces más poder para ti!

5. More than one way to skin a cat
   There’s more than one way to skin a cat when it comes to solving this puzzle.
   Hay más de una forma de hacer las cosas cuando se trata de resolver este rompecabezas.

Etymology

The phrase "yet more" combines "yet," originating from Old English "gēta," meaning "still or at the present time," and "more," which comes from Old English "māra," signifying "greater in size, amount, or degree." The construction reflects English's propensity to combine function words to create nuanced expressions.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Additional
- Furthermore
- Also

Antonyms:
- Less
- Fewer
- Diminished