The meaning of GREATER is consisting of a central city together with adjacent areas that are naturally or administratively connected with it. How to use greater in a sentence.
Greater in American English (ˈɡreitər) adjective designating a city or country and its adjacent area
GREATER definition: designating a city or country and its adjacent area. See examples of Greater used in a sentence.
adjective greater in size or importance or degree “for the greater good of the community” “the greater Antilles” see more see less
What is the greater than or less than signs? The greater than or less than symbols is easy to understand. > means greater than and < means less than. The openings of the > and <.
There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word greater, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Greater meaning: 1. used before names of some cities to refer to both the city itself and the area around it: 2.. Learn more.
Oct 20, 2025 · (usually capitalized) Including the surrounding urban areas and conurbation (of a city or other large settlement). Greater London Greater New York includes adjacent parts of.
Synonyms for GREATER: higher, more, major, prime, senior, superior, superordinate, primary; Antonyms of GREATER: less, lower, smaller, lesser, minor, small, little, inferior
