Synonyms

Greater

American

[grey-ter] / ˈgreɪ tər /

adjective

designating a city or country and its adjacent area.

Greater New York; Greater Los Angeles.

Greater British

/ ˈɡreɪtə /

adjective

(of a city) considered with the inclusion of the outer suburbs

Greater London

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Etymology

Origin of Greater

First recorded in 1570–80; great + -er ⁴

Example Sentences

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The link between childhood malnutrition and a greater risk of obesity later in life initially surprised the research team.

From Science Daily

Greater than 7% and less than 10%

From The Wall Street Journal

Greater than 0% and less than 5%

From The Wall Street Journal

Greater than 7% and less than 10%

From The Wall Street Journal

Greater than 0% and less than 5%

From The Wall Street Journal

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