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Definition the more...the in American English

the more...the phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that when a particular activity, feeling, etc. increases, it causes something else to change at the same time

Example

The more I thought about Carrie's suggestion, the more doubtful I became.

Example

The more fruit and vegetables you eat, the less chance you have of getting cancer.

Definition the more...the  in American English