greater

adjective

1. 1

   Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

   “A great storm is approaching our shores.”

2. 2

   Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.

   “the great auk”

3. 3

   (qualifying nouns of family relationship) Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s). [see Derived terms]

   “great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, great-great-great-grandfather”

4. 4

   (followed by 'with') Pregnant; large with young; full of.

   “great with child”

5. 5

   (except with 'friend' and similar words such as 'mate','buddy') Intimate; familiar.

6. 6

   Extreme or more than usual.

   “great worry”

7. 7

   Of significant importance or consequence; important.

   “a great decision”

8. 8

   (applied to actions, thoughts and feelings) Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; superior; commanding; heroic; illustrious; eminent.

   “a great deed”

9. 9

   Impressive or striking.

   “a great show of wealth”

10. 10

    Much in use; favoured.

    “Poetry was a great convention of the Romantic era.”

11. 11

    (applied to persons) Endowed with extraordinary powers; of exceptional talents or achievements; uncommonly gifted; able to accomplish vast results; remarkable; strong; powerful; mighty; noble.

    “a great hero, scholar, genius, philosopher, writer etc.”

12. 12

    Title referring to an important leader.

    “Alexander the Great”

13. 13

    Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

    “He's not a great one for reading.”

14. 14

    (often followed by 'at') Skilful or adroit.

    “You are great at singing.”

15. 15

    Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic (from 1848).

    “Dinner was great.”

16. 16

    Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.

    “Great Scott!”