greater
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greater
- /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ UK
- /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ US
- [ˈɡɹeɪɾɚ] US
Sounds like grater · Rhymes with -eɪtə(ɹ)
Where it comes from
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
adjective
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comparative form of great: more great; of two (or, rarely or non-standardly, more than two) things, larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc.
While the north of the country has been dry, there is a greater need for rain in the south.
Opposite: lesser
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In plant and animal names, denotes a larger kind.
greater yellowlegs
Opposite: lesser
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Denotes the larger geographic or administrative area that encompasses or belongs to a place (especially if both share the same name).
Greater Antilles
Opposite: lesser
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Denotes inclusion of the surrounding urban areas and conurbation (of a city or other large settlement).
Greater London
Opposite: lesser
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Denotes a state at its fullest historical (or desired future) extent including colonies, annexed land, etc.
Greater Armenia
Opposite: lesser
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: district, mayor, agglomeration, higher, build, leading, building, meer, elder, raise, plus, addition, senior, above, additional, elderly
Translations
Talk about this word "greater." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/greater. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. greater. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/greater "greater." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/greater.Cite this
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title = {greater},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
