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Steigerung mit 'All the More'

Heb dein Englisch auf ein neues Level, indem du betonst, warum etwas *noch* bedeutsamer ist. Denk an cause-effect, intensification und nuance.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'all the more' to explain that a specific reason makes a quality even stronger than it was before.

  • Use it before adjectives to add weight: 'The news was all the more shocking because it was unexpected.'
  • Always pair it with a reason (because, since, for): 'I like him all the more for his honesty.'
  • Avoid using 'most' or 'better' directly after it: 'all the more better' is a common error.
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Overview

### Overview
Stell dir vor, du sitzt in einem Meeting auf Englisch und möchtest betonen, dass eine Entscheidung nicht nur wichtig ist, sondern *gerade wegen* eines bestimmten Umstands noch viel wichtiger wird. Hier kommt die englische Wendung all the more ins Spiel. Als Deutschsprachiger neigst du vielleicht dazu, einfach even more oder much more zu benutzen.
Das ist zwar grammatikalisch korrekt, aber es fehlt der kausale Aspekt, den all the more so elegant ausdrückt. Im Deutschen haben wir keine direkte Entsprechung, die genau so funktioniert. Wir würden es umschreiben: „umso mehr“, „desto mehr“ oder durch eine Kausalkonstruktion wie „gerade deshalb noch...“.
Für dich als C1-Lerner ist all the more ein Werkzeug, um Präzision in deine Argumentation zu bringen. Es ist kein bloßer Verstärker wie very oder extremely. All the more ist ein „kausaler Verstärker“.
Es signalisiert deinem Gesprächspartner: „Ich beschreibe hier nicht nur einen Zustand, sondern ich analysiere die Ursache für diesen Zustand.“ Wenn du sagst: The situation is all the more urgent because of the deadline, dann lieferst du die Begründung gleich mit. Das wirkt auf Muttersprachler unglaublich souverän, weil es zeigt, dass du Zusammenhänge logisch verknüpfen kannst. Im Vergleich zum Deutschen, wo wir oft mit „umso...
desto...“ arbeiten, ist all the more kompakter und fügt sich nahtlos in den Satzbau ein, ohne dass du den ganzen Satz umbauen musst.
### How This Grammar Works
Lass uns das unter die Lupe nehmen. All the more ist eine phrasal adverbial construction. Das bedeutet, die ganze Gruppe agiert als ein einziges Adverb, das einen Zustand modifiziert.
Der entscheidende Unterschied zum Deutschen ist die syntaktische Einbettung. Im Deutschen verwenden wir bei „umso“ oft eine Korrelatstruktur: „Je mehr X, desto mehr Y“. Im Englischen ist all the more flexibler.
Du kannst es direkt vor ein Adjektiv setzen, ohne einen Vergleichssatz einleiten zu müssen.
Ein hilfreicher Test für dich: Der „Even more... because...“-Test. Wenn du deinen Satz mit even more bilden kannst und danach ein because oder given that folgt, dann ist all the more die stilistisch hochwertigere Wahl.
Es wirkt weniger wie eine einfache Steigerung und mehr wie eine Schlussfolgerung. Nehmen wir ein Beispiel aus dem Büroalltag: The project became all the more challenging when the client changed the requirements. Hier modifiziert all the more das Adjektiv challenging.
Ein wichtiger Punkt für dich als German Speaker: All the more kann niemals direkt ein Nomen modifizieren. Das ist ein klassischer Fehler. Im Deutschen sagen wir „mit umso größerer Schwierigkeit“.
Auf Englisch darfst du nicht sagen: *all the more difficulty. Du musst das Adjektiv difficult oder challenging wählen. Diese Struktur zwingt dich dazu, dich auf die Eigenschaft zu konzentrieren, nicht auf das Ding an sich.
Es ist eine Übung in sprachlicher Abstraktion, die dein Englisch sofort auf ein höheres Niveau hebt.
### Formation Pattern
Die Struktur ist logisch und folgt festen Mustern. Hier ist eine Übersicht, wie du das sicher anwendest:
| Struktur | Beispiel | Funktion |
|---|---|---|
| Subjekt + Verb + all the more + Adjektiv | The book was all the more interesting. | Grundlegende Verstärkung |
| ... all the more + Adjektiv + because/as | ...all the more interesting because it was true. | Kausale Verknüpfung |
| ... making [Objekt] all the more + Adjektiv | ...making the task all the more daunting. | Kausale Konsequenz |
| ... all the more so + (Kontext) | It was hard, and all the more so now. | Elliptische Referenz |
Die Variante all the more so ist besonders elegant. Wenn du ein Adjektiv bereits genannt hast, musst du es nicht wiederholen. Das so ersetzt das Adjektiv.
Beispiel: His reaction was surprising. It was all the more so given his calm nature. Das so steht hier für surprising. Das ist ein sehr fortgeschrittenes Stilmittel, das man oft in hochwertigen Artikeln oder bei Präsentationen hört.
### When To Use It
Du solltest all the more immer dann nutzen, wenn du einen Kontrast hervorheben willst. Besonders in Situationen, in denen ein Hindernis oder ein negativer Umstand zu einem „positiven“ oder „intensiveren“ Ergebnis führt, ist es perfekt.
  1. 1In der Argumentation (Uni/Job): „Die Datenlage war dünn, was unsere Analyse umso wertvoller machte.“ -> The data was sparse, which made our analysis all the more valuable.
  2. 2Bei emotionalen Nuancen: „Dass wir uns so lange nicht gesehen haben, machte das Wiedersehen umso schöner.“ -> Not having seen each other for so long made the reunion all the more special.
  3. 3Bei unerwarteten Wendungen: „Trotz des Regens war die Wanderung umso beeindruckender.“ -> Despite the rain, the hike was all the more impressive.
Denk daran: All the less funktioniert spiegelbildlich. Wenn du ausdrücken willst, dass etwas durch einen Umstand *an Bedeutung verliert*, nutzt du all the less. Beispiel: The luxury hotel was all the less appealing because of the construction noise. Es ist ein präzises Werkzeug für deine Ausdrucksweise.
### Common Mistakes
Als Deutschsprachiger sind dir diese Fehlerquellen sicher vertraut:
  1. 1Die Nomen-Falle: Du willst sagen „mit umso mehr Begeisterung“. Du schreibst *with all the more enthusiasm. Das ist falsch, weil enthusiasm ein Nomen ist. Richtig wäre: with all the more enthusiasm ist im Englischen grammatikalisch nicht möglich, da all the more Adverbien/Adjektive modifiziert. Korrektur: ...which made her all the more enthusiastic.
  2. 2Verwechslung mit even more: Deutsche neigen dazu, even more als Standard-Übersetzung für „umso mehr“ zu nutzen. Even more ist ein reiner Komparativ. All the more trägt die Kausalität in sich. Wenn du keinen Grund nennst, klingt all the more unvollständig.
  3. 3Nicht-gradierbare Adjektive: „Das war umso perfekter.“ – Im Englischen ist perfect ein absoluter Begriff. Man kann nicht „mehr perfekt“ sein. *all the more perfect ist also ein logischer Fehler. Nutze stattdessen gradierbare Adjektive wie special, impressive oder significant.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Es ist wichtig, all the more von anderen Verstärkern abzugrenzen. Hier ist der direkte Vergleich:
| Konstruktion | Fokus | Beispiel |
|---|---|---|
| all the more | Kausalität | It was all the more clear because of the evidence. |
| even more | Steigerung (Vergleich) | It was even more clear than the first report. |
| much more | Grad (Quantität) | It was much more clear today. |
| the more... the more | Proportionalität | The more I read, the more I understood. |
Wie du siehst, ist all the more die einzige Option, die den Grund (die Kausalität) direkt in die Phrase integriert. Die anderen Optionen sind rein komparativ oder quantitativ. Wenn du also ausdrücken willst, dass die Umstände die Qualität beeinflussen, ist all the more die einzige Wahl, die deine analytische Tiefe unterstreicht.
### Quick FAQ
Kann ich all the more auch am Satzanfang verwenden?
Ja, aber es ist sehr förmlich. All the more reason to start now. Hier fungiert es als verkürzter Satz. Es ist sehr idiomatisch und klingt sehr „native“.
Ist all the more nur für formelle Kontexte?
Überhaupt nicht. Es ist in der gehobenen Umgangssprache absolut üblich. In einer Kneipe oder unter Freunden bei einer Diskussion über ein komplexes Thema wirkt es sehr eloquent, nicht steif.
Was ist der Unterschied zu „all the better“?
All the better ist eine feste Redewendung, die „umso besser“ bedeutet. „If he can come, all the better.“ All the more braucht immer ein Adjektiv oder Adverb danach. Man kann nicht einfach sagen „all the more“, es sei denn, man nutzt die Ellipse all the more so.

Common Structures with 'All the More'

Structure Usage Example
all the more + Adjective
To intensify a quality
The task was all the more difficult.
all the more + Adverb
To intensify an action
She spoke all the more clearly.
Verb + all the more
To intensify a feeling
I like him all the more.
all the more + [Reason]
To show the cause
all the more because of the rain.

Meanings

An intensifying phrase used to indicate that a certain quality or condition is increased or made more significant by a particular circumstance or reason.

1

Causal Intensification

To show that a specific factor increases the degree of an adjective.

“The victory was all the more sweet because we were the underdogs.”

“Her kindness was all the more remarkable considering her own struggles.”

2

Verbal Intensification

To show that an action or feeling is intensified by a reason.

“I respect her all the more for standing her ground.”

“We enjoyed the trip all the more since the weather cleared up.”

3

Elliptical/Standalone

Used at the end of a sentence when the reason has already been mentioned.

“It was a difficult task, which made our success all the more.”

“He was tired, but he worked all the more.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Steigerung mit 'All the More'
Struktur Bedeutung Beispiel Anmerkungen
Cause, all the more + Adjective
Verstärkt eine Eigenschaft aufgrund eines Grundes
The delay made the arrival `all the more` welcome.
Der Grund wird oft vorher genannt oder ist impliziert.
Cause, all the more + Adverb
Verstärkt die Art und Weise einer Handlung aufgrund eines Grundes
She worked `all the more` diligently because of the deadline.
Modifiziert Verben über Adverbien.
It makes/made it all the more...
Betont die Auswirkung einer Ursache
Her support made the task `all the more` manageable.
Fokus liegt auf dem 'Machen'-Aspekt.
All the less + Adjective/Adverb
Betont eine Abnahme der Qualität/Art und Weise
The bad weather made the trip `all the less` appealing.
Das Gegenteil von 'all the more'.

Formalitätsspektrum

Formell
The initiative is all the more critical given the current economic climate.

The initiative is all the more critical given the current economic climate. (Business meeting)

Neutral
The plan is all the more important because of the economy.

The plan is all the more important because of the economy. (Business meeting)

Informell
The plan matters even more now with the economy being bad.

The plan matters even more now with the economy being bad. (Business meeting)

Umgangssprache
This plan is a total must-have now that the economy's trashed.

This plan is a total must-have now that the economy's trashed. (Business meeting)

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

I like the cake all the more because it is sweet.

I like the cake even more because it is sweet.

2

She is all the more happy because her mom is here.

She is even more happy because her mom is here.

3

The dog is all the more cute since it is small.

The dog is even more cute since it is small.

4

I want to go all the more because you are going.

I want to go even more because you are going.

1

The game was all the more exciting because we won.

The game was even more exciting because we won.

2

I respect him all the more for his hard work.

I respect him even more because of his hard work.

3

The house is all the more beautiful in the snow.

The house is even more beautiful when it snows.

4

It is all the more important to study now.

It is even more important to study now.

1

The news was all the more shocking because it was a secret.

The news was even more shocking because it was a secret.

2

I enjoyed the movie all the more since I read the book.

I enjoyed the movie even more because I read the book.

3

Her success is all the more impressive given her age.

Her success is even more impressive considering how young she is.

4

We were all the more careful because the road was wet.

We were even more careful because the road was wet.

1

The challenge was all the more daunting because of the deadline.

The challenge was even more intimidating due to the time limit.

2

I value our friendship all the more after our long talk.

I value our friendship even more following our deep conversation.

3

The evidence is all the more convincing when you see the photos.

The evidence is even more persuasive once you look at the pictures.

4

He was all the more determined to finish the race after falling.

He was even more set on finishing the race after he fell down.

1

The irony was all the more poignant given the circumstances.

The irony was even more touching/sad considering the situation.

2

His silence was all the more telling for its timing.

His silence was even more significant because of when it happened.

3

The policy is all the more controversial because it lacks funding.

The policy is even more debated because there is no money for it.

4

I find his arguments all the more specious since he has a conflict of interest.

I find his arguments even more misleading because he stands to gain from them.

1

The fragility of the peace was all the more apparent in the wake of the riots.

How weak the peace was became even clearer after the riots.

2

Her prose is all the more luminous for its stark simplicity.

Her writing is even more beautiful because it is so simple and direct.

3

The failure was all the more galling because it was entirely preventable.

The failure was even more annoying/painful because we could have stopped it.

4

The landscape seemed all the more desolate under the grey, wintry sky.

The land looked even more empty and sad under the dark winter clouds.

Leicht verwechselbar

Intensifying with 'All the More' vs. Even more

Learners use them interchangeably, but 'all the more' requires a specific causal link.

Intensifying with 'All the More' vs. The more..., the more...

Both involve 'more' and logical links, but 'The... the...' shows a parallel increase, not a causal intensification of a single quality.

Häufige Fehler

I like it all the most.

I like it all the more.

We use 'more' for comparison, not 'most'.

It is all the more.

It is all the more beautiful because it is new.

You cannot leave the phrase hanging; it needs an adjective and a reason.

All the more better.

All the more impressive.

Don't use 'better' with 'all the more' as it is redundant.

I like it all the more because of it is cheap.

I like it all the more because it is cheap.

Use 'because' with a clause, or 'because of' with a noun.

He is all the more for his kindness.

He is all the more likable for his kindness.

You need an adjective between 'all the more' and 'for'.

The results were all the more for the lack of data.

The results were all the more questionable for the lack of data.

Advanced learners sometimes omit the adjective thinking the context is enough, but it sounds incomplete in formal English.

Satzmuster

The ___ was all the more ___ because ___.

I ___ him/her all the more for ___.

___ makes the ___ all the more ___.

Real World Usage

Job Interview common

My background in coding makes me all the more effective as a project manager.

Social Media (Instagram/Travel) very common

The sunset made the beach all the more magical.

Academic Essay constant

The results are all the more significant given the small sample size.

Wedding Toast occasional

I love you all the more for the way you care for others.

News Reporting common

The tragedy is all the more heartbreaking because it involved children.

Product Review common

The app is all the more useful now that it works offline.

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Achte auf das 'Warum'

Stell dir vor, du erklärst, warum du ein bestimmtes Buch so gut fandest. Wenn du klar sagen kannst, *warum* etwas intensiver ist, passt 'all the more' oft perfekt. Es ist wie eine kleine logische Schleife für deinen Satz.
The challenging journey made the destination all the more rewarding.
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Nicht übertreiben

Klar, 'all the more' ist super, aber stell dir vor, du würdest es in jedem zweiten Satz benutzen – das klingt schnell übertrieben oder repetitiv. Heb es dir für die Momente auf, in denen du wirklich eine starke Betonung brauchst.
Using it too often makes your speech all the more dramatic.
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Denk auch an 'all the less'

Manchmal willst du das Gegenteil betonen, also dass etwas *weniger* gut oder angenehm ist, wegen eines bestimmten Grundes. 'All the less' ist dafür dein Freund und erweitert deine Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten enorm.
The bad weather made the picnic all the less appealing.
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Subtile Raffinesse

Wenn du 'all the more' benutzt, zeigst du, dass du ein echt gutes Sprachgefühl hast und Nuancen verstehst. Das ist super, um in Uni-Diskussionen oder im Job zu glänzen, ohne dabei steif zu klingen.
Her articulate use of language made her presentation all the more impressive.

Smart Tips

Replace 'even more' with 'all the more' when providing a reason.

Your help is even more appreciated because we are busy. Your help is all the more appreciated given our current workload.

Use the preposition 'for' instead of 'because of' for a more literary feel.

I like him all the more because of his honesty. I like him all the more for his honesty.

Look at the previous sentence to find the reason; it's an elliptical reference.

He was tired. He worked even harder. He was tired, which made his effort all the more.

Stop! Just say 'all the more' + the base adjective.

This is all the more better. This is all the more impressive.

Aussprache

/ɔːl ðə ˈmɔːr/

Stress on 'More'

The word 'more' usually carries the primary stress in the phrase to emphasize the increase.

all-the

Linking 'All' and 'The'

The 'l' in 'all' flows smoothly into the 'th' of 'the'.

Rising-Falling

It was all the MORE ↗ impressive because it was FAST ↘.

Conveys surprise and emphasis on the reason.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

All the More = Add the Motivation. You need a 'Motivation' (reason) to use 'All the More'.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a volume knob on a speaker. The 'Reason' is the hand turning the knob up. Without the hand (the reason), the volume (the intensity) doesn't go up.

Rhyme

When a reason makes it grow, 'all the more' is the way to go.

Story

A chef makes a cake. It is good. Then he tells you it is for your birthday. Now, the cake is all the more delicious because it is a gift. The reason (birthday) added the flavor (intensity).

Word Web

becausesinceforimpressiveremarkablepoignanttelling

Herausforderung

Write three sentences about your favorite hobby using 'all the more' and three different reasons (because, since, for).

Kulturelle Hinweise

In the UK, 'all the more' is frequently used in high-quality journalism like The Guardian or The Economist to link social causes to effects.

In US universities, this phrase is a 'marker' of a sophisticated essay. Students are encouraged to use it to show logical depth.

Lawyers use this to emphasize the weight of evidence.

Derived from Middle English 'al the more', where 'the' was originally an instrumental case of the demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'by that much'.

Gesprächseinstiege

What is a movie you liked all the more after watching it a second time?

Is a victory all the more sweet if you have to work hard for it?

Does knowing a celebrity's personal struggles make their success all the more impressive?

Tagebuch-Impulse

Describe a time you failed at something. Why did that failure make your eventual success all the more meaningful?
Write a short review of a book or film. Use 'all the more' to explain why a specific scene or character was effective.

Häufige Fehler

Incorrect

Richtig


Incorrect

Richtig


Incorrect

Richtig


Incorrect

Richtig

Test Yourself

Wähle die richtige Phrase, um den Satz zu vervollständigen.

After weeks of hard work, receiving the award felt ______ rewarding.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all the more
'All the more' betont, dass die harte Arbeit (die Ursache) die Auszeichnung (belohnend) außergewöhnlich machte. 'Even more' oder 'much more' sind allgemeine Verstärker.
Finde und korrigiere den Fehler im Satz. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The sudden rain gave the picnic all the more a problem.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The sudden rain made the picnic all the more problematic.
'All the more' sollte ein Adjektiv oder Adverb modifizieren, nicht ein Nomen wie 'problem'. 'Problematic' ist die korrekte Adjektivform.
Welcher Satz verwendet 'all the more' korrekt? Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The beautiful sunset was all the more beautiful because we shared it.
Diese Option platziert 'all the more' korrekt vor dem Adjektiv, das es intensiviert ('beautiful'), und verknüpft es mit einem Grund ('because we shared it').

Score: /3

Ubungsaufgaben

8 exercises
Complete the sentence with 'all the more'.

The victory was ___ sweet because we were the underdogs.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all the more
'All the more' is the correct fixed phrase for causal intensification.
Which sentence is grammatically correct? Multiple Choice

Select the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I like him all the more for his honesty.
We avoid 'better' (redundant) and 'because' requires a full clause, not just a noun.
Find the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The movie was all the more exciting since I have seen the trailer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: have seen
The tense should be 'had seen' to match the past tense 'was'. The phrase 'all the more' is correct.
Rewrite the sentence using 'all the more'. Sentence Transformation

I respect her even more because she is brave. (Use 'all the more for')

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I respect her all the more for her bravery.
'For' must be followed by a noun (bravery), not an adjective (brave).
Match the reason to the intensified quality. Match Pairs

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It was free -> All the more delicious; It was a surprise -> All the more shocking; It was raining -> All the more cozy
The reason must logically intensify the specific quality.
Is the following rule true or false? True False Rule

You can use 'all the more' without a reason if the reason was mentioned in the previous sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: True
This is the 'elliptical' use, common in formal writing.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Did you enjoy the concert? B: Yes! And the fact that we got front-row seats made it ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all the more
In this elliptical form, 'all the more' acts as the final intensifier.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

impressive / was / all / the / more / success / his / given / age / his

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: His success was all the more impressive given his age.
Standard word order: Subject + Verb + Intensifier + Adjective + Reason.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

13 exercises
Vervollständige den Satz mit der passendsten Phrase. Lückentext

The surprise party was kept secret, making the reveal ______ exciting.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all the more
Identifiziere und korrigiere den Fehler in der Verwendung von 'all the more'. Error Correction

Her dedication for the project was all the more a good thing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Her dedication for the project was all the more positive.
Wähle den korrekten Satz. Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The long wait made the coffee all the more delicious.
Übersetze ins Englische, verwende 'all the more'. Übersetzung

Translate into English: 'Die unerwartete Wendung machte den Film umso fesselnder.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["The unexpected twist made the film all the more compelling."]
Ordne diese Wörter zu einem Satz an: Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The hard work made the success all the more sweeter.
Ordne die Ursachen ihren verstärkten Wirkungen zu: Match Pairs

Match the causes with their intensified effects:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Wähle die beste Option, um den Satz sinnvoll zu vervollständigen. Lückentext

Facing adversity alone made his eventual triumph ______ significant.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all the more
Korrigiere den Fehler im Satz. Error Correction

The challenging project was even more difficult all the more.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The challenging project was all the more difficult.
Wähle den Satz, der 'all the more' angemessen verwendet. Multiple Choice

Select the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Her consistent effort made her success all the more deserved.
Übersetze ins Englische, verwende 'all the more'. Übersetzung

Translate into English: 'Die geringe Bezahlung machte den Job umso unattraktiver.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["The low pay made the job all the less attractive."]
Bringe die Wörter in die richtige Reihenfolge: Sentence Reorder

Put the words in order:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: His unexpected absence made the meeting all the more challenging.
Ordne die Anfangssituation ihrer 'all the more'-Konsequenz zu. Match Pairs

Match the scenarios:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Fülle die Lücke, um den Satz sinnvoll zu vervollständigen. Lückentext

Having personal experience with the issue made his argument ______ convincing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all the more

Score: /13

FAQ (8)

Technically, it is considered redundant. 'All the more' already implies a comparison, so 'all the more impressive' or 'all the more effective' is preferred over using another comparative like 'better'.

'Much more' is a simple quantity increase. 'All the more' implies that the increase is *caused* by a specific reason you are about to mention.

Yes, it is more formal than 'even more'. You will find it often in literature, journalism, and academic writing.

Not necessarily. You can use 'since', 'for', 'given', or 'because of'. You just need some way to introduce the reason.

Yes, for rhetorical effect. 'All the more reason to leave now!' is a common idiomatic expression.

It is always 'all the more'. 'All the most' is not a standard English phrase in this context.

Yes. 'The failure was all the more painful because it was public.' It intensifies the quality, whether positive or negative.

It is used in both, though it might appear slightly more frequently in formal British prose.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

tanto más / con mayor razón

Spanish often uses 'con mayor razón' for logical arguments.

French high

d'autant plus

French requires 'que' to link to a clause.

German high

umso mehr

German requires the comparative form of the adjective (better, faster), whereas English often uses the base form after 'all the more'.

Japanese moderate

尚更 (naosara)

Japanese 'naosara' can often be used alone as a response, which is rare for 'all the more'.

Arabic partial

بشكل أكبر (bi-shaklin akbar)

Arabic often uses a verbal structure to express intensification rather than a fixed adverbial phrase.

Chinese moderate

更加 (gèngjiā) / 越发 (yuèfā)

Chinese lacks the specific 'all the' demonstrative structure, relying on simple intensifiers.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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