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.t̬ɚ/
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:
considerablesubstantialpronouncedsizeablesignificantappreciableseriousexceptionalinordinateextraordinaryspeciallargebigextensiveexpansivebroadwideamplespaciousvastimmensehugeenormousgiganticmassivecolossalmammothmonstrousprodigioustremendousstupendousunlimitedboundlesscosmichumongouswhoppingthumpingwhackingginormous
2.
of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above the normal or average.
Example:
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the great Italian conductor
Synonym:
prominenteminentpreeminentimportantdistinguishedaugustillustriousnoblecelebratednotednotablenoteworthyfamousfamedhonoredesteemedreveredrenownedacclaimedadmiredwell knownleadingtophighhigh-rankingchiefmajormainprincipalcentralgiftedtalentedoutstandingforemostremarkableexceptionalfirst-rateincomparablesuperlativeunsurpassedunexcelledmatchlesspeerlessstararch-major league
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