greater

Meanings

• adjective

  having more size, amount, degree, or importance

  - "He is greater in height than his brother."
  - "The greater the challenge, the more satisfying the victory."
  - "The greater the risk, the greater the reward."

• adjective

  having more rank, power, or authority

  - "The greater the monarch, the more grandiose the court."
  - "The greater the CEO, the more demanding the schedule."
  - "The greater the artist, the more influential the work."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

mediocre , ordinary , tiny

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Synonyms

gr8 , grt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greater
chamber , gambler , hammer , marmalader , patter , ratter , shambler , tatter

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Variants

List of all variants of greater that leads to same result
greater , great , greatest , greater one-horned rhino , greater one-horned rhinoceros , greater one-horned rhinoceroses , greater one-horned rhinos , greater yellowlegs , Greater Antilles , Greater Manchester , greater glory , a greater whole , to a greater or lesser degree , to a greater or lesser degree/extent , to a greater or lesser extent , London , Londoner , The City

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Forms

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greaterly, greaterness

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Etymology

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Old English 'great' (from 'grēat') meaning 'large in size, number, or extent' or 'important', derived from Proto-Germanic 'graz' or 'gret', meaning 'large' or 'great'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'greater' is often used in mathematics to denote a larger value.

2. The term 'greater' is also used in physics to describe a force that is stronger or more powerful.

3. The term 'greater' is used in finance to describe an investment that has a higher potential return.

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Related Concepts

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1. superlative: The superlative form of the adjective 'greater' is 'greatest', which is used to compare three or more things and identify the one that has the highest degree of a particular quality.

2. comparative: The comparative form of the adjective 'greater' is 'greater than', which is used to compare the degree of a quality between two things.

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Culture

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The term 'greater' has been used extensively in literature and art to convey superiority, importance, or grandeur. In Greek mythology, the Titan Atlas was punished by Zeus to bear the weight of the heavens, symbolizing the greater's burden of responsibility. In music, the term 'greater work' refers to a composition that is considered to be of exceptional quality and significance.

How to Memorize "greater"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain that is larger and more impressive than all the others around it. This mountain represents the greater in terms of size and importance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'greater' with the idea of superiority or importance. Remember that it signifies something that is larger or more significant than others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Growing Up Really Achieves Greater Excellence' to remember that 'greater' means 'larger' or 'more important'.

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