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ESLBeginner Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

"several more"

Hello, would someone please take a look at following sentence:

Several more companies are moving to enter the lucrative pet food market of the country.

What's the meaning of "several more" here, or what's the difference between "several" and "several more" ?

Thank you very much!
  

Top answer

Hi, Consider these simple examples. Several people entered the room. This does not tell us if anyone was already in the room.

— Clive

  • Hi, Consider these simple examples.
  • Several people entered the room.
  • This does not tell us if anyone was already in the room.
  • Several more people entered the room.
  • This tells us that at least one person was already in the room.
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Hi,

Consider these simple examples.



Several people entered the room. This does not tell us if anyone was already in the room.



Several more people entered the room. This tells us that at least one person was already in the room.



Best wishes, Clive
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