than Definition
- 1introduces the second element in a comparison
- 2used in expressions introducing an exception or contrast
Using than: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "than" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She is taller than her brother.
Example
I'd rather go for a walk than watch TV.
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He is more intelligent than I am.
Example
She is younger than me.
Origins of than
Old English 'þanne', related to German 'dann' and Dutch 'dan'
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Summary: than in Brief
The word 'than' [ðæn] is a conjunction used to introduce the second element in a comparison. It is also used to introduce an exception or contrast. For example, 'She is taller than her brother,' and 'I'd rather go for a walk than watch TV.'
