How to pronounce than

Say it like this: /ˈðæn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈðæn/

What does than mean?

conjUsed in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.

“Profits were higher than forecast.”

Because; for.

prepIntroduces 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

“No player is more skillful than Greg.”

advAt that time; then.

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