greater

/ˈɡɹeɪtə/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lớn hơn về kích thước, giá trị, tầm quan trọng

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Adjective

Examples

greater yellowlegs

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

In the names of places or geographic features: — The larger geographic or administrative area that encompasses or belongs to a place (especially if both share the same name).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khu vực địa lý hoặc hành chính lớn hơn

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

Examples

Greater Antilles

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “greater” mean?

Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc.

Is “greater” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.