Simple meaning
What does Than mean?
Than is used in comparisons.
Dictionary definition
Than means used to compare one thing with another.
Example sentences
Than in a sentence
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In class, we learned what than means.
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The teacher used than in a sentence so we could see its exact meaning.
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During writing practice, choosing than instead of a confusing look-alike made the sentence clearer.
Synonyms
Words like Than
compared withClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
in comparison toClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
versusClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
equal toHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
same asHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Than word family
Base word
than
conjunction
than
Base form.
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What does than mean?
Than means than is used in comparisons.
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