greater

== English == === Etymology === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. === Pronunciation === (UK) enPR: grā'tə(ɹ) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/, [ˈɡɹeɪɾɚ] Rhymes: -eɪtə(ɹ) Homophone: grater === Adjective === greater comparative form of great: more great === Adjective === greater (not comparable) Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc. Antonym: lesser (attributive) In the names of places or geographic features: The larger geographic or administrative area that encompasses or belongs to a place (especially if both share the same name). Greater Antilles (usually capitalized) Including the surrounding urban areas and conurbation (of a city or other large settlement). Greater London For more quotations using this term, see Citations:greater. Referring to a state at its fullest historical (or desired future) extent including colonies, annexed land, etc. Greater Armenia ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== greatest ==== Translations ==== === References === “greater”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. === Anagrams === Traeger, Tregear, regrate