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Than Definition & Meaning

1. Than is a conjunction used to introduce the second element in a comparison.

Example: I am taller than my brother.

2. Than is used to indicate a preference or choice.

Example: I would rather have pizza than sushi.

3. Than is used to express a difference or contrast.

Example: The weather is colder today than it was yesterday.

4. Than is used to indicate a relationship or connection.

Example: She is more like a sister to me than a friend.

5. Than is used to introduce a clause expressing a reason or explanation.

Example: I can't go to the party tonight, than i have to study for my exam tomorrow.

Examples of the word than used in sentences.

  • It's colder today than it was yesterday.
  • I prefer tea than coffee.
  • I would rather stay in than go out tonight.
  • My cat is smaller than my friend's dog.
  • My sister is more outgoing than I am.
  • I prefer tea rather than coffee. (Preference)
  • She runs faster than her brother. (Comparison)
  • It's better to be safe than sorry. (Advice)
  • It's colder today than it was yesterday. (Comparison)
  • He's taller than average for his age. (Comparison)
  • It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to personal safety.
  • There's nothing more refreshing than a cold glass of water on a hot day.
  • I would rather spend my weekends at home than go out partying.
  • My sister is taller than me, but I'm faster than her.
  • She preferred to walk to work than to take public transportation.
  • Learning a new language is much easier with a tutor than on your own.
  • He is much taller than his younger brother.
  • This chocolate cake tastes better than the one I had yesterday.
  • I would rather stay home tonight than go out to a crowded bar.
  • My colleague is a better public speaker than I am.
  • It's easier to make excuses than to take responsibility for your actions.
  • I would rather take a long train ride than fly in a cramped airplane.
  • I would rather live in a small apartment in the heart of the city than in a big house in a suburb.
  • His dedication to his craft is more admirable than his innate talent.
  • A good book can be more enlightening than a thousand hours of mindless scrolling on social media.
  • Many people believe that it's better to be safe than sorry, but I think taking calculated risks is often the key to achieving great success.
  • Despite her impressive academic record, she realized that there was still so much more she could learn from her colleagues than from her textbooks.
  • For some, the pursuit of money is more important than the pursuit of happiness, but for me, the latter is always the greater goal.
  • When it comes to personal relationships, there's nothing more important than trust, and without it, even the strongest bonds can quickly fall apart.
  • It's been said that nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come, and the success of modern technology certainly seems to prove this point.
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