How to Use "Than" with Example Sentences

than (conj): word used to compare two or more persons, places or things

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Used with verbs:

"She is older than her brother."
(be: is/am/are)

"He knows more than we think."
(knows)

"I want toys rather than clothes for my birthday."
(want, prefer)

"Is there anything else to eat other than pizza?"
(eat, order, dine on, have)

"Can we choose something other than these options?"
(choose, pick, select, decide on)