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No. 46 in Russian

больше

"Больше" means "more" or "bigger."

In a sentence

  • Я больше не буду опаздывать.

    I won't be late anymore.

    Here, "больше" indicates 'anymore' or 'no longer', showing cessation of an action.

  • Мне нужно больше времени для подготовки.

    I need more time to prepare.

    In this sentence, "больше" means 'more', representing an increase or need for a larger amount.

  • Чем больше ты учишься, тем больше понимаешь.

    The more you study, the more you understand.

    Here, "больше" is part of a parallel comparative structure 'the more... the more...'

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