than

Than is a subordinating conjunction (and also a preposition) primarily used to introduce the second part of a comparison. It shows that one thing or person has more, less, or a different degree of a quality than another. It is essential for forming comparative structures in English.

ruThan — подчинительный союз (а также предлог), который в первую очередь используется для введения второй части сравнения. Показывает, что один объект или человек обладает большим, меньшим или иным уровнем качества по сравнению с другим. Необходим для образования сравнительных конструкций в английском.esThan — conjunción (y también preposición) que se usa principalmente para introducir la segunda parte de una comparación. Indica que una persona o cosa tiene un grado mayor, menor o distinto de una cualidad respecto a otra. Es necesaria para formar construcciones comparativas en inglés.frThan est une conjonction (ou préposition) utilisée principalement pour introduire le second élément d'une comparaison, indiquant qu'une chose ou une personne possède un degré supérieur, inférieur ou différent d'une qualité par rapport à une autre. Elle est nécessaire pour former les constructions comparatives en anglais.de„Than“ ist eine unterordnende Konjunktion (und teils Präposition), die den zweiten Teil eines Vergleichs einleitet. Sie zeigt an, dass eine Person oder Sache ein größeres, geringeres oder anderes Maß einer Eigenschaft hat als eine andere.ptConjunção (e também preposição) subordinativa que introduz o segundo termo de uma comparação. Indica que algo ou alguém tem um grau maior, menor ou diferente de uma qualidade em relação a outro, sendo essencial para formar comparativos em inglês.zh“than”是连词兼介词，用于引出比较的第二部分，表示某人或某物在程度上比另一人或另一物更强、更弱或不同；也用于“rather than”“other than”等结构。ar«Than» أداة ربط (وحرف جر أيضًا) تُستخدم أساسًا لإدخال الجزء الثاني من المقارنة، فتبيّن أن شيئًا أو شخصًا يمتلك قدرًا أكبر أو أقل أو مختلفًا من صفة ما مقارنةً بآخر. وهي ضرورية لتكوين تراكيب المقارنة في الإنجليزية.

1. Comparison of Degree A2 formal

   Used after comparative adjectives or adverbs (bigger, faster, more interesting, less, etc.) to introduce the second element being compared. It links two things or situations to show which one has a greater or lesser degree of a certain quality.

   • This book is more interesting than the previous one.
   • She runs faster than her brother.
   • My house is smaller than yours.
   • He is taller than I expected.
   • The film was better than we thought it would be.

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2. With "rather" and preference B1 formal

   Used in the structure "would rather ... than" or "prefer ... to" (though "to" is more common with prefer) to express a choice between two options, showing that one is preferred over the other.

   • I would rather stay home than go to the party.
   • She prefers reading than watching TV.
   • He would rather walk than take the bus.
   • They chose to fight than to surrender.
   • I'd rather die than apologize to him.

   ruС "rather" и выражением предпочтенияesque (en preferencia)frquedeMit „rather“ und Ausdruck der VorliebeptCom "rather" e expressão de preferênciazh用于“rather”和表达偏好时arمع «rather» والتعبير عن التفضيل

3. Other comparative structures B2 formal

   Used in various idiomatic or fixed comparative expressions such as "no sooner ... than", "hardly ... than", "less ... than", "more ... than" (when used for degree or quantity), and to introduce the second part after words like "different", "other", etc.

   • No sooner had I arrived than the meeting started.
   • Hardly had she finished speaking than the phone rang.
   • This task is less difficult than I thought.
   • The journey took more time than we expected.
   • Her dress is quite different than what I imagined.

   ruДругие сравнительные конструкцииesque (en construcciones comparativas)frComparatifs et corrélatifsdeAndere VergleichskonstruktionenptOutras construções comparativaszh其他比较结构arتراكيب المقارنة الأخرى