greater
intermediateB1/ˈɡreɪtər/ · grea-ter
of considerable size, amount, or degree; larger or more than something else.
Meanings
of considerable size, amount, or degree; larger or more than something else.
کسی چیز کے مقابلے میں زیادہ بڑا یا زیادہ مقدار یا درجے والا۔
بڑا
bara
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- greater importance
- greater good
- greater influence
Example Sentences
The greater the effort, the better the results.
جتنا بڑا محنت ہوگی، اتنی ہی بہتر نتائج ہوں گے۔
Jitna bara mehnat hogi, utni hi behtar nataij honge.
She has obtained greater knowledge through her studies.
اس نے اپنی پڑھائی کے ذریعے زیادہ علم حاصل کیا ہے۔
Us ne apni parhai ke zariye ziada ilm hasil kiya hai.
The city experienced greater prosperity this year.
اس شہر نے اس سال زیادہ خوشحالی کا تجربہ کیا۔
Is shehar ne is saal ziada khushhali ka tajurba kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'greater' relates to being 'great' in size or significance.
Picture a large mountain representing greatness compared to smaller hills.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عظیم لوگ یاد رکھے جاتے ہیں، چھوٹے تو بس بھولے جاتے ہیں۔
Azeem log yaad rakhe jate hain, chhote to bas bhule jate hain.
Great people are remembered, while the small are simply forgotten.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بڑا پن ہمیشہ بھیدا ہوتا ہے۔
Bara pan hamesha bhida hota hai.
Greatness always comes with hidden lessons.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "griþer" — larger, more
First known use: 12th century
The term 'greater' has evolved from Old English, reinforcing the notion of size and importance across different contexts.