ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "MORE" in American Sign Language (ASL), bring both hands together with fingertips touching in front of your body, using flat "O" handshapes to represent bringing additional amounts together.
📖 Word definition
A greater or additional amount or degree; to a greater extent; in addition to what already exists.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in flat "O" handshape (all fingertips touching thumb, forming flattened circles).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned apart at chest level, fingertips facing each other.
- Movement: Bring both hands together until fingertips touch in center.
- Path: Direct horizontal movement toward each other, meeting in middle.
- Hand Orientation: Fingertips face each other throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Neutral or slightly expectant expression showing desire for additional quantity.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use flat "O" shape, not fists or open hands.
❌ Fingertips don't touch: Hands must come together with fingertips meeting.
❌ Too high or low: Keep hands at chest level, not at face or waist.
❌ One hand moving: Both hands should move toward each other equally.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I want more food."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "want" (claw hands pull toward body) → sign "more" (fingertips touch) → sign "food" (bring fingers to mouth).
"Can you give me more time?"
How to sign: Sign "can" (fists move down) → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "give" (flat hands move forward) → sign "me" (point to self) → sign "more" → sign "time" (tap wrist).
"We need more practice."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point to self then sweep to include others) → sign "need" (bent index finger moves down) → sign "more" → sign "practice" (A hand rubs back and forth on index finger).