What is English of than?
Definition of than (Entry 1 of 2) 1a —used as a function word to indicate the second member or the member taken as the point of departure in a comparison expressive of inequality —used with comparative adjectives and comparative adverbs older than I ameasier said than done.
When should I use than?
Than is used in comparisons as a conjunction (as in “she is younger than I am”) and as a preposition (“he is taller than me”). Then indicates time. It is used as an adverb (“I lived in Idaho then”), noun (“we’ll have to wait until then”), and adjective (“the then-governor”).
How do you use more than?
You use more than to say that something is true to a greater degree than is necessary or than average. Lithuania produces more than enough food to feed itself. accommodation which is roomy and offers more than generous stowage.
What is a synonym for than?
Synonyms for other (than) differently, else, otherwise.
What word class is than?
Than can be a conjunction or a preposition – Word Type.
How do you remember than then?
The best trick to remember the difference between than and then is to focus on the letters that are different – ‘a’ and ‘e’. Than is used for comparison, and both than and comparison have the letter ‘a’ in their spellings. Then is used for time, and both then and time have the letter ‘e’ in their spellings.
Should I say over or more than?
Basically, if you’re describing a quantity that exceeds a limit, more than or over is fine. But, if you are comparing two nouns or phrases, stick with more than. Likewise, if you want to describe the location of something, use over.
What is meaning by more than?
to a great degree
Definition of more than : to a great degree : very : extremely Please call me anytime. I’m more than happy to help (out) in any way I can.
Which word means more than?
Synonyms: Too much, extra and more. too. exceptional. surplus.
What’s another word for more than?
What is another word for more than?
| upwards | above |
|---|---|
| over | beyond |
| exceeding | greater than |
| in excess of |