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Meaning of the word greater in English

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greater

US /ˈɡreɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Adjective

1.

larger than average in amount, extent, or intensity

Example:
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We need a greater effort to finish this project on time.
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The city has a greater population than the town.
2.

more important or significant

Example:
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Achieving peace is a greater challenge than winning the war.
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He has a greater responsibility now that he's the team leader.
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the greater the truth, the greater the libel the half is greater than the whole there’s no (greater) thief like a bad book greater love hath no man (than this)