than
1. than \th*n, (')than\ cj [ME than, then then, than - more at THEN] 1a: -
used as a function word to indicate the second member or the membe r taken
as point of departure in a comparison expressive of inequality; used with
comparative adjectives and comparative adverbs {is older ~ I} {easier said
~ done} 1b: - used as a function word to indicate difference of kind,
manner, or identity; used esp. with some adjectives and adverbs that
express diversity {anywhere else ~ at home} 2: rather than - usu. used only
after prefer, preferable, an d preferably 3: other than 4: WHEN - used
esp. after scarcely and hardly
2. than pp : in comparison with