also Great·er adj.

Of, relating to, or being a city considered together with its populous suburbs: the greater metropolitan area of Dallas; Greater Los Angeles.

adjective

Much more than half: best, better¹, larger, largest, most. See better/worse, big/small/amount.

IN BRIEF: adj. - Larger in size or importance or degree.

The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory. — Cicero

Tutor's tip: If the "grater" (a tool used to make food into small pieces) is sharp it will do a "greater" (better) job than if it is dull.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: greater in size or importance or degree
  Antonym: lesser (meaning #1)

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