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The second hall was even grander than the first.
What does Grander mean?
Grander means more impressive or important.
Dictionary definition
More impressive, larger, or more important than something else.
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Grander in a sentence
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She imagined a grander plan for the school garden.
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Grander is the comparative form of grand and is used when comparing two things.
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GRANDER means grander means more impressive or important.
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WordGrander.
Partadjective.
MeaningGrander means more impressive or important.
ExampleExample: The second hall was even grander than the first.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- gran · der
- Strongest beat
- gran
- Ending
- der
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gran.
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Synonyms
Words like Grander
more impressiveHaving a stronger effect or appearance.
largerGreater in size.
more majesticMore grand and beautiful.
Antonyms
Opposite words
smallerLess large.
plainerLess decorated or impressive.
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Grander means more impressive or important.
Common mix-up
Grander is not the same as smaller. Grander means grander means more impressive or important.
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Read this model sentence: She imagined a grander plan for the school garden. Clue words: imagined, plan, school. Underline clue words that show why grander fits instead of smaller. Now write one new sentence that shows grander without using the word grander. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grander?
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