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Seven is greater than five.
What does Greater mean?
Greater means larger or more.
Dictionary definition
Larger, stronger, more important, or higher in amount or degree.
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The second group had a greater number of votes.
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A greater effort can sometimes lead to a better result.
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gray · ter · strongest beat: gray
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WordGreater.
Partadjective.
MeaningGreater means larger or more.
ExampleExample: Seven is greater than five.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- gray · ter
- Strongest beat
- gray
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gray.
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Synonyms
Words like Greater
largerBigger in size or amount.
biggerGreater in size or amount.
higherMore in level, amount, or degree.
Antonyms
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smallerLess large.
lesserLower in amount, importance, or degree.
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