Difference between 'More' and 'more of'
I have come across a lot of usages of 'more of'. Is it interchangeable with 'more'? For example ,
He is more of a dancer than asinger.~He is more a dancer than a singer .
It is more of a holiday than a working day . ~It is more a holiday than a working day .
Also, if they are not interchangeable, please, clarify the usage of 'more of'.
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The four given sentences are all okay. However, the ones with "more of" would be preferred. " The ones with just "more," sound abrupt.
- The four given sentences are all okay.
- However, the ones with "more of" would be preferred.
- " The ones with just "more," sound abrupt.
- The extra "of" smooths the sentence out and makes it more polite-sounding.
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The four given sentences are all okay. However, the ones with "more of" would be preferred. The reason is that the extra word "of," gives a better sentence rhythm than with just "more." The ones with just "more," sound abrupt. The extra "of" smooths the sentence out and makes it more polite-sounding.
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