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Wordabulary

than

Pronunciation
Conjunction A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Used when comparing two things.

"She's taller than her older brother."

Usage notes

"Than" follows a comparative form, as in "faster than", don't confuse it with "then", which relates to time.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She's taller _____ her older brother."

Answer: than

In your own words, what does "than" mean?

Used when comparing two things.

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