Than
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ðæn/ · Part of speech conjunction
Quick meaning: Than is a conjunction meaning Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
Meaning
Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
More Meanings
- (now chiefly dialectal or a misspelling) At that time; then.
- Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.
- (obsolete outside dialects, usually used with for) Because; for.
Example Sentences
Profits were higher than forecast.
Answer me if you can, any other way, than because the Scriptures, which are infallible, Say so.
City dwellers have a higher cancer rate than do countrymen. Apparently, they drink more than is good for 'em.
The artist worried more than was necessary: there were a lot of people at the exhibition, more than came last year.
Word Forms
- thanne
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whereas, then, besides, rather, because, though.
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