1. larger in size, amount, extent, or intensity
Usage: comparative form of ‘great’
2. more important, significant, or impressive
Usage: comparative form of ‘great’

Examples

• The greater part of the city was destroyed in the fire.
• She showed greater interest in science than in literature.
• We need to focus on the greater good of the community.
• His second novel achieved greater success than his first.
• The greater flamingo is the largest species of flamingo.
• There’s a greater chance of rain tomorrow than today.
• The greater New York area includes several surrounding counties.