Greater: meaning, definitions and examples

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greater

 

[ หˆษกreษชtษ™r ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.

Synonyms

higher, larger, more extensive

Examples of usage

  • The greater part of the population lives in urban areas.
  • She showed greater interest in art than in science.
  • The company experienced greater success after implementing the new marketing strategy.
Context #2 | Adverb

comparative

To a larger extent or degree.

Synonyms

to a higher degree, to a larger extent

Examples of usage

  • He is capable of running faster and greater distances than his competitors.
  • She performed the task with greater efficiency than her colleagues.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

The mathematical symbol >, indicating a difference in size, value, or quantity.

Synonyms

bigger, larger, more

Examples of usage

  • In the equation 5 > 3, 5 is greater than 3.

Translations

Translations of the word "greater" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maior

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grรถรŸer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih besar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiฤ™kszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๅคงใใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus grand

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mayor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha bรผyรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ํฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›tลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรคฤลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅคง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veฤji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรฆrri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะปะบะตะฝั–ั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha bรถyรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mayor

Etymology

The word 'greater' has its origin in Middle English, derived from the combination of 'great' and the suffix '-er'. The concept of comparative degree has been present in language for centuries, allowing for the comparison of quantities, qualities, or sizes. As societies evolved, the need for comparative terms like 'greater' became essential in expressing differences and preferences. Today, 'greater' remains a fundamental word in English, used in various contexts to indicate superiority or increased magnitude.

See also: great, greatest, greatly, greatness.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #362, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.