Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Than.
How to pronounce than:
Than - as an adverb
At that time; then.
Than - as a preposition
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.
Example: "A player than whom none is more skillful."
Than - as a conjunction
Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
Example: "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"
(obsolete outside dialectal, usually used with for) because; for.
Example Sentences
"He is taller than his brother."
"She is smarter than me."
"This book is more interesting than the last one."
"I would rather stay home than go out."
"He would rather walk than drive."
Word Game Points
Is THAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, than is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is THAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, than is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is THAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, than is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
