1. The problem asks for other words or phrases that mean "greater than" or "less than". 2. For "greater than," common synonyms include "more than," "exceeds," "above," "surpasses," and "larger than." These all indicate that one quantity is bigger than another. 3. For "less than," synonyms include "fewer than," "below," "under," "smaller than," and "is not as much as." These indicate one quantity is smaller than another. 4. In math, the symbols $>$ and $<$ represent "greater than" and "less than," respectively. 5. Understanding these synonyms helps in reading and interpreting inequalities and comparisons in different contexts.