greater

Adjective

Meaning

greater in size or importance or degree

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

supra sounder more over further high major above rather best better longer most upper improved

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Antonyms

less lower duffer minimum minute worse

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Related terms

greatest

Phrases with the word

greater circle greater strength greater insight greater understanding greater interest greater autonomy

Anagrams

regrate Traeger Tregear

Examples

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Aristotle

Whoever can weep over himself for one hour is greater than the one who is able to teach the whole world; whoever recognizes the depth of his own frailty is greater than the one who sees visions of angels. Isaac the Syrian

The Lord sometimes allows people who are devoted to Him to fall into such dreadful vices; and this is in order to prevent them from falling into a still greater sin-pride. Your temptation will pass and you will spend the remaining days of your life in humility. Only do not forget your sin. Seraphim of Sarov

It is a greater gift to give than to receive. Hindi Proverb

There are some who despise pride with a greater pride. Italian Proverb

The greater love is a mother's; then comes a dog's; then a sweetheart's. Polish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

greatcoated greate greaten greater accent Greater Accra greater accuracy