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than

The correct spelling is than.

How to pronounce than

/ðæn/
adverb

IPA: /ðæn/

Say it like: Tha-n

The correct spelling is than. At that time; then. For example: "A player than whom none is more skillful."

Usage Examples

A player than whom none is more skillful.

she's taller than I am;  she found his advice more witty than helpful;  we have less work today than we had yesterday;  We had no choice than to return home

Meanings

adverb

  1. 1.At that time; then.

preposition

  1. 1.Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.

conjunction

  1. 1.Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
  2. 2.(obsolete outside dialectal, usually used with for) Because; for.

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