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Greater Than

adjective

A comparison showing that one number is larger than another (symbol: >).

Example Sentences

"8 is greater than 5, written as 8 > 5."

"We compared the numbers and found that 15 is greater than 12."

Synonyms & Related Terms

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Quick Check

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Study Tips

To remember greater than, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.