What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
more
Example
I need more time to finish this project. [more: determiner]
Example
She has more experience than I do. [more: pronoun]
Example
Can I have some more cake, please? [more: adverb]
greater
Example
The company achieved greater success this year than last year. [greater: adjective]
Example
The greater the risk, the greater the reward. [greater: determiner]
Example
He has a greater understanding of the subject than his classmates. [greater: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
More is more commonly used in everyday language, while greater is more formal and often used in academic or professional contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between more and greater?
Greater is more formal than more and is often used in academic or professional contexts. However, both words can be used in formal or informal settings depending on the context and tone of the conversation or writing.
