than

conjunction, preposition

strongUS /ðæn/

weakUS /ðən/

Than can be used in the following ways:

as a conjunction (connecting two clauses or phrases): We shouldn’t spend more than we earn.

as a preposition (followed by a noun): I’m taller than my dad. (followed by a number): A crowd of more than 10,000 had gathered. Object pronouns are normally used after than: He was three years older than me. Some people think that it is more correct to use subject pronouns after than, but this sounds very formal and old-fashioned: No one could have worked harder than she.

Than is used especially after a comparative adjective or adverb.

1
used when making comparisons
Nylon is considerably stronger than cotton.
Diesel fuel was less expensive than gasoline.
Is the world a safer place than it was a year ago?
We don’t want to do more than is necessary.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of comparing things
than
relatively
whereas
2
used when you are saying that a particular number or amount is above or below a certain level
more/less than:
No one should have to wait more than 24 hours to see a doctor.
a small town of less than 5,000 people
3
used for saying that one description or possibility is preferred to another
It was more a friendly warning than a threat.
Most criminals would rather go to prison than meet their victims.
Synonyms and related words
Preferring and preference
prefer
like
preference

单词	than
释义	than conjunction, preposition strongUK /ðæn/ weakUK /ðən/ Other entries for this word less than phrase less than adjective more than phrase other than phrase rather than phrase no fewer than phrase no less than phrase no more than phrase otherwise than phrase holier-than-thou adjective larger-than-life adjective nothing less than phrase none other (than) phrase more than somewhat phrase no sooner... than phrase be no better than phrase no/not later than phrase more often than not phrase be better than nothing phrase go one better (than) phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS3 Than can be used in the following ways: as a conjunction (connecting two clauses or phrases): We shouldn’t spend more than we earn. as a preposition (followed by a noun): I’m taller than my dad. (followed by a number): A crowd of more than 10,000 had gathered. Object pronouns are normally used after than: He was three years older than me. Some people think that it is more correct to use subject pronouns after than, but this sounds very formal and old-fashioned: No one could have worked harder than she. Than is used especially after a comparative adjective or adverb. 1 used when making comparisons Nylon is considerably stronger than cotton. Diesel fuel was less expensive than petrol. Is the world a safer place than it was a year ago? We don’t want to do more than is necessary. Synonyms and related words Ways of comparing things than relatively whereas 2 used when you are saying that a particular number or amount is above or below a certain level more/less than: No one should have to wait more than 24 hours to see a doctor. a small town of less than 5,000 people 3 used for saying that one description or possibility is preferred to another It was more a friendly warning than a threat. Most criminals would rather go to prison than meet their victims. Synonyms and related words Preferring and preference prefer like preference than conjunction, preposition strongUS /ðæn/ weakUS /ðən/ Other entries for this word less than phrase less than adjective more than phrase other than phrase rather than phrase no fewer than phrase no less than phrase no more than phrase otherwise than phrase holier-than-thou adjective larger than life adjective nothing less than phrase none other (than) phrase no sooner... than phrase be no better than phrase no/not later than phrase more often than not phrase be better than nothing phrase go one better (than) phrase do more harm than good phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS3 Than can be used in the following ways: as a conjunction (connecting two clauses or phrases): We shouldn’t spend more than we earn. as a preposition (followed by a noun): I’m taller than my dad. (followed by a number): A crowd of more than 10,000 had gathered. Object pronouns are normally used after than: He was three years older than me. Some people think that it is more correct to use subject pronouns after than, but this sounds very formal and old-fashioned: No one could have worked harder than she. Than is used especially after a comparative adjective or adverb. 1 used when making comparisons Nylon is considerably stronger than cotton. Diesel fuel was less expensive than gasoline. Is the world a safer place than it was a year ago? We don’t want to do more than is necessary. Synonyms and related words Ways of comparing things than relatively whereas 2 used when you are saying that a particular number or amount is above or below a certain level more/less than: No one should have to wait more than 24 hours to see a doctor. a small town of less than 5,000 people 3 used for saying that one description or possibility is preferred to another It was more a friendly warning than a threat. Most criminals would rather go to prison than meet their victims. Synonyms and related words Preferring and preference prefer like preference
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