more than
The phrase more than is an adverbial phrase referring to the comparison of a greater or additional amount (that is, the word more) and therefore should be used with quantities.
Examples:
- They ordered more than a dozen eggs.
- More than 120 Republican representatives voted no.
- More than 4 reporters were hired.
- He needs more than a pound of ham.
- The company sold for more than $1 billion.
More than does not apply to measurements of distance or length, or spans of space even when using quantifying numbers; in these instances, use over.
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