Meaning of the word greater in English
What does greater mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
greater
US /ˈɡreɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈɡreɪ.tər/
Adjective
1.
of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.
Example:
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the article was of great interest
Synonym:
considerable substantial pronounced sizeable significant appreciable serious exceptional inordinate extraordinary special large big extensive expansive broad wide ample spacious vast immense huge enormous gigantic massive colossal mammoth monstrous prodigious tremendous stupendous unlimited boundless cosmic humongous whopping thumping whacking ginormous
2.
of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above the normal or average.
Example:
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the great Italian conductor
Synonym:
prominent eminent preeminent important distinguished august illustrious noble celebrated noted notable noteworthy famous famed honored esteemed revered renowned acclaimed admired well known leading top high high-ranking chief major main principal central gifted talented outstanding foremost remarkable exceptional first-rate incomparable superlative unsurpassed unexcelled matchless peerless star arch- major league
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