What does greater mean?
Greater means comparative form of great: more great.
Greater
/ˈɡɹeɪtə/ · adjective
Meaning
comparative form of great: more great.
Definitions by Sense
- comparative form of great: more great
- Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc.
- (attributive) In the names of places or geographic features:
Example Sentences
The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters such as ostrich, wild boar and crocodile. Only the city zoo offers greater species diversity.
greater yellowlegs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for greater?
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What is the opposite of greater?
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The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters such as ostrich, wild boar and crocodile. Only the city zoo offers greater species diversity.
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