greater
/ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ adjective A2- In plant and animal names, denotes a larger kind. · greater yellowlegs· greater celandine
- Denotes the larger geographic or administrative area that encompasses or belongs to a place (especially if both share the same name). · Greater Antilles
- Denotes inclusion of the surrounding urban areas and conurbation (of a city or other large settlement). · Greater London· Greater New York includes adjacent parts of three states, as well as the City itself.
- Denotes a state at its fullest historical (or desired future) extent including colonies, annexed land, etc. · Greater Armenia
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Think of dressing every day for dinner, of making half a dozen calls in an afternoon—with a policeman at every corner ready to jump into your auto and take you to the station, if you get up any greater speed than a donkey cart’s gait.
Marilla’s astonishment could not have been greater if Matthew had expressed a predilection for standing on his head.
“Anne,” with greater severity, “get off that bed this minute and listen to what I have to say to you.”
Bingley was endeared to Darcy by the easiness, openness, and ductility of his temper, though no disposition could offer a greater contrast to his own, and though with his own he never appeared dissatisfied.
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