Synonyms for

Than

Verb / ðæn / / ðʌn / Another word for than — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

comparing two things

Synonyms & similar words

over beyond surpassing rather

Synonyms by register

Formal

in comparison with as opposed to rather than

Informal

instead of over compared to

Literary

ere anon

Antonyms

before prior earlier preceding previous antecedent

Common collocations

  • more than
  • less than
  • rather than
  • better than
  • other than
  • sooner than
  • as soon as
  • different than

Word family

adverb then

Usage note

'Than' is used for comparisons. Avoid using 'then' when you mean 'than', as they have different meanings and uses.

Example sentences

  1. I am faster than my friend.
  2. I would rather eat pizza than salad.
  3. My cat is smaller than my dog.
  4. I have more toys than my sister.
  5. I am happier than I was yesterday.

Quotes

  • I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying. - Michael Jordan
  • Better a witty fool than a foolish wit. - William Shakespeare
  • It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both. - Niccolo Machiavelli

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