Meaning of the word "more or less" in English

What does "more or less" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

more or less

US /mɔːr ɔːr lɛs/
UK /mɔːr ɔːr lɛs/

Phrase

1.

approximately; almost

Example:
The project is more or less finished.
It took more or less an hour to get there.
2.

to a certain extent; somewhat

Example:
I agree with you, more or less.
The new system is more or less the same as the old one.