greater
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Sense 1
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc.
lớn hơn về kích thước, giá trị, tầm quan trọng
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Adjective
Examples
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
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).
Adjective
Examples
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.