youandcorey
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Can someone offer insight on the usage of more vs. better
1. I like cats more than dogs.
2. I like cats better than dogs.
Would you say that #1 is wrong?
What is the rule when deciding which is the correct one to use between more or better in regards to use with like?
3. Please wash the dish more.
4. Please wash the dish better.
I'd say both of these are correct, but they have different meaning.
#3 means you should wash the dish for a longer duration.
#4 means you should do a better job of washing the dish.
Do you agree?
Again, I'm looking for the reasoning of not using "more" when using like in the same sentence but using better instead.
Thank you in advance for your kind insight!
1. I like cats more than dogs.
2. I like cats better than dogs.
Would you say that #1 is wrong?
What is the rule when deciding which is the correct one to use between more or better in regards to use with like?
3. Please wash the dish more.
4. Please wash the dish better.
I'd say both of these are correct, but they have different meaning.
#3 means you should wash the dish for a longer duration.
#4 means you should do a better job of washing the dish.
Do you agree?
Again, I'm looking for the reasoning of not using "more" when using like in the same sentence but using better instead.
Thank you in advance for your kind insight!
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