Synonyms

Greater

American

[grey-ter] / ˈgreɪ tər /

adjective

designating a city or country and its adjacent area.

Greater New York; Greater Los Angeles.

Greater British

/ ˈɡreɪtə /

adjective

(of a city) considered with the inclusion of the outer suburbs

Greater London

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Etymology

Origin of Greater

First recorded in 1570–80; great + -er ⁴

Example Sentences

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Yet in the U.S., employees do not appear to be telecommuting at greater rates, according to experts and data.

From MarketWatch

As for mid-level and front-line managers, “there’s a greater pragmatism there.”

From MarketWatch

Both participants and their doctors noted better overall functioning, improved work performance, and greater ability to manage daily tasks.

From Science Daily

Patients in greater Lincolnshire are being warned of cancelled appointments when hospital doctors go on strike for six days in a pay dispute.

From BBC

To me, there’s no greater joy than watching an actor who has been working but not gotten that starring role, walk into something that’s so tailor-made.

From Los Angeles Times

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