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Definition the more...the in British 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 fruit and vegetables you eat, the less chance you have of getting cancer.

Example

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

Definition the more...the  in British English