Word THAN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

than

🇺🇸 [ðæn]

Meanings

A word used to introduce the second part of a comparison, indicating a contrast in degree or extent. 'Than' often follows comparative adjectives to show differences between two things.

Examples

• She is taller than her brother.
• I would rather stay home than go out.
• This book is better than the last one.

Synonyms

in comparison to • as opposed to • relative to

Antonyms

same as • equal to • similar to