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than

conjunction

/ðæn/

Meaning

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

She is taller than her brother.

more than, compared to, as opposed to

less than

greater than, more than, better than

used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned

except if

used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives

Because; since.

during the time that something is happening

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.