More than refers to countable items. More than 500 churches are in upstate New York. Over refers to general amounts or unspecified increments. Over half of the inventory is unsold, resulting in a huge loss.
Difference between More so and Moreso
Despite the frequent use of moreso, it is not a word. Always spell it as two words (more so).
Difference between More important and More importantly
Prefer more important because the ly is unnecessary. (Important is an adjective and modifies a noun, and importantly is an adverb and modifies a verb.) More important, we make education a fun experience (correct). More importantly, we make education a fun experience (incorrect). Note: The same guideline applies to the phrase most importantly.
Difference between Moral and Morale
Moral as an adjective, means righteous. As a noun, a moral is a principle. They continually show a moral dimension to their actions. What moral or message can be drawn from today’s reading? Morale refers to the spirit or state of mind. Despite the surprise loss, we maintain a high team morale.
Difference between Moot point and Mute point
Moot point, a legal term dating to the mid 16th century, is the correct phrase. Then it specifically referred to hypothetical cases debated by law students. Because these debates were hypothetical, the phrase’s meaning eventually changed to not worth debating or of little significance.
Difference between Monetary and Fiscal
Monetary applies to money supply, and fiscal applies to budgetary matters.
Difference between Mobile and Movable
Mobile means it can move, and movable means it can be moved.
Difference between Miniscule and Minuscule
Minuscule is the preferred spelling. The thorough study shows the disadvantages are minuscule.
Difference between Minion and Minyan
Minion is a subordinate, servant, follower, or dependent. Minyan is a quorum, the number of adult Jewish men required for a communal religious service.
Difference between Millenary and Millinery
Millenary refers to a 1,000. Millinery refers to women’s hats.
Difference between Milk toast and Milquetoast
Milk toast refers to buttered toast usually served in warm milk with sugar and seasonings. Milquetoast refers to a shy, timid, or unassertive person. The origin of the word is a cartoon character, Caspar Milquetoast, who starred in Harold Webster’s comic strip The Timid Soul (1924 to 1953).
Difference between Militate and Mitigate
Militate means to influence or oppose something. The leader’s anger militated against any hope of a truce. Mitigate means to diminish in severity or to lessen. The physical therapy for my neck mitigated the severe pain.