greater Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective greater in size or importance or degree
   
   • for the greater good of the community
   • the greater Antilles
2. adjective satellite relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
   great.
   
   • a great juicy steak
   • a great multitude
   • the great auk
   • a great old oak
   • a great ocean liner
   • a great delay
3. adjective satellite of major significance or importance
   great; outstanding.
   
   • a great work of art
   • Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey
4. adjective satellite remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect
   great.
   
   • a great crisis
   • had a great stake in the outcome
5. adjective satellite very good
   groovy; dandy; corking; bully; not bad; swell; smashing; great; keen; slap-up; neat; cracking; nifty; peachy; bang-up.
   
   • he did a bully job
   • a neat sports car
   • had a great time at the party
   • you look simply smashing
6. adjective satellite uppercase
   majuscule; great; capital.
   
   • capital A
   • great A
   • many medieval manuscripts are in majuscule script
7. adjective satellite in an advanced stage of pregnancy
   heavy; great; with child; gravid; big; enceinte; expectant; large.
   
   • was big with child
   • was great with child

WordNet