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Than

Conjunction

Définitions

1.ConjunctionUsed in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
"The artist worried more than was necessary: there were a lot of people at the exhibition, more than came last year.; 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 (other) choice than to return home;  I love you more than (what) she does, but less than he, or than I do your sisters.; Profits were higher than forecast.; City dwellers have a higher cancer rate than do countrymen. Apparently, they drink more than is good for 'em."
2.ConjunctionBecause; for.
3.PrepositionIntroduces 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.
"Patients diagnosed more recently are probably surviving an average of longer than two years.; No player is more skillful than Greg."
4.AdverbAt that time; then.
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