than

/ðæn/

Definitions

1. conjunction

used to make comparisons

“He’s taller than his brother.”

2. preposition

used to indicate a comparison or difference

“I like this one better than the other.”

3. adverb

used to form a comparative or superlative

“He sings better than his sister.”

Synonyms

  • compared to
  • in comparison to

Antonyms

  • instead of
  • on the other hand