greater

S2 W2

BrE /ˈgreɪtə/ AmE /ˈɡreɪtər/

adjective en → es

1 MORE [T + adj] A2

bigger or more important than something else; larger in size, amount, degree, etc.

más grande, mayor, superior

  • greater than

Collocations greater number of · a greater degree of

  • The company has a greater number of employees.

    La empresa tiene un mayor número de empleados.

2 MORE IMPORTANT [T + adj] B1

more important or more serious than something else; having higher priority or significance.

más importante, prioritario

  • greater importance

Collocations a greater sense of responsibility · of greater concern

  • This issue is of greater concern to the community.

    Este tema es de mayor preocupación para la comunidad.

3 MORE SIGNIFICANT [T + adj] B2

more significant or more valuable than something else; having greater worth or meaning.

más significativo, valioso

  • greater significance

Collocations a greater sense of purpose · of greater value

  • The project has a greater significance for the future.

    El proyecto tiene una mayor significancia para el futuro.