Definition of “Than”

Than (conjunction/preposition):

1. Conjunction:
   • Comparison: Used to introduce the second element in a comparison, highlighting a difference between two items.
     • Example: “She is taller than her brother.”
2. Preposition:
   • Comparison: Used to indicate a comparison between two things.
     • Example: “He is better than I am at tennis.”

Usage of “Than”

• Conjunction: Introduces the second part of a comparison.
  • Example: “This car is more expensive than that one.”
• Preposition: Used to compare differences between two things.
  • Example: “She prefers coffee than tea.”

Collocations with “Than”

• Better than: Indicates superiority in quality or performance.
• More than: Refers to a greater amount or degree.
• Less than: Refers to a smaller amount or degree.
• Greater than: Indicates a larger amount or degree.
• Rather than: Indicates a preference for one thing over another.

Example Sentences

1. She is more skilled than her peers.
2. I would rather go for a walk than stay indoors.
3. This book is more interesting than the previous one.
4. He arrived earlier than expected.
5. The new model is more expensive than the old one.
6. She runs faster than anyone else on the team.
7. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
8. I prefer tea than coffee in the morning.
9. He has more experience than his colleagues.
10. This dress fits better than the other one.
11. The movie was less entertaining than the book.
12. It’s more convenient than taking the bus.
13. She is taller than her sister.
14. The project is more challenging than we anticipated.
15. I have less time than I thought I would.
16. This solution is better than the previous one.
17. The restaurant is more crowded than usual.
18. It’s easier to learn a language than you might think.
19. The weather today is warmer than yesterday.
20. I would rather stay home than go out in the rain.
21. The new car is greater than the old model in performance.
22. The test was harder than I expected.
23. It’s more beneficial to exercise than to stay sedentary.
24. The movie was longer than I anticipated.
25. His explanation was clearer than hers.
26. The cake was sweeter than I expected.
27. This route is shorter than the one we usually take.
28. The concert was more exciting than I had hoped.
29. She has more responsibilities than her colleagues.
30. It’s more affordable than buying a new one.
31. The book is thicker than the last one I read.
32. His idea was more innovative than the others.
33. The project is due sooner than I thought.
34. She feels more confident than she did before.
35. The situation is more complex than we first believed.
36. This option is more flexible than the alternative.
37. The performance was better than the previous one.
38. The answer was simpler than I expected.
39. The new policy is less restrictive than the old one.
40. His argument was more convincing than hers.
41. The house is larger than we need.
42. This task is less urgent than the others.
43. It’s more practical than theoretical knowledge.
44. The hotel is more luxurious than the one we stayed at last time.
45. She is more organized than her partner.
46. The lecture was more informative than I had anticipated.
47. The city is more vibrant than the countryside.
48. It’s easier to fix than to replace.
49. The problem is more serious than we initially thought.
50. The recipe was simpler than I expected.