greater than

Noun

Meaning

greater than (plural greater thans)

The character >, denoting having a larger amount or number

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

beyond surpassing exceeding over- greater-than sign

Antonyms

under below beneath less than

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

A man's worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions. Marcus Aurelius

The distance between heaven and earth is no greater than one thought. Mongolian Proverb

Don't talk too much, because your ignorance is greater than your knowledge. Spanish Proverb

Man is greater than the tools he invents. American Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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