CEFR B1

greater part

noun phrase

Meaning

The largest or most significant portion or amount of something.

Examples

The greater part of her life was spent in service to the community.
He devoted the greater part of his energy to his research.

Synonyms: most, majority, bulk, lion's share

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greater part (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪtər pɑːrt/

Definition

The largest or most significant portion or amount of something.

Examples

The greater part of her life was spent in service to the community.
He devoted the greater part of his energy to his research.

How to Use greater part

the greater part of (prepositional phrase): The largest or most significant portion of a specified thing. — "The greater part of the audience agreed with the speaker's proposal."

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