than
conjunctionDefinition of than
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
—used as a function word to indicate the second member or the member taken as the point of departure in a comparison expressive of inequality —used with comparative adjectives and comparative adverbs older than I ameasier said than done
b
—used as a function word to indicate difference of kind, manner, or identity —used especially with some adjectives and adverbs that express diversity anywhere else than at home
2
: rather than
—usually used only after prefer, preferable, and preferably
3
: other than
4
: when sense 1b
—used especially after scarcely and hardly
than
prepositionDefinition of than (Entry 2 of 2)
: in comparison with
you are older than me
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