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greater

Definition

  • adjective: consisting of a central city and the surrounding areas that are connected with it
  • adjective: consisting of a central city together with adjacent areas that are naturally or administratively connected with it
  • always used before the name of a place
  • synonyms: more, major, better

Examples

  • This new tax affects everyone 'to a greater or lesser degree/extent'. [=to some degree/extent]

  • These topics need to be discussed in 'greater' [='more'] depth and at 'greater' length.

  • Our speed/strength/power became 'greater' (and 'greater') as we went on.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I now speak directly to you. On this night, you have allowed your friends to die for you, rather than face me yourself. There is no greater dishonor. Join me in the Forbidden Forrest... If you do not do this, I shall kill every last man, woman and child who tries to conceal you from me. (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2