greater than

More than, mathematically

Greater than indicates a higher value or larger quantity when comparing two things.

In mathematics, the symbol > points toward the smaller number: 5 > 3.

Beyond math, greater than suggests superiority or excess: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Her ambition was greater than her talent.

mathematics

inequality

Unequal distribution of resources

expression · equation · comparison · threshold · value · magnitude · quantity · ascending · maximum · upper bound

comparison

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Additional quantity

beyond · larger · higher · outweigh · outdo · outstrip · outpace · overtake · eclipse · transcend

superiority

dominance

Superior influence over others

ascendancy · predominance · mastery · eminence · distinction · triumph · victory · advantage · conquest · transcendence

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mathematical comparison

greater thanless than

Below in amount

under · below · at most · beneath · short of

relative position on a scale

greater thanless than

Below in amount

beneath · trailing · lagging behind

equality vs. inequality

greater thanequal to

Matching in measure

on par with · matching

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G