Definition of than

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Than (conj.) A particle expressing comparison, used after certain adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more, better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed in a sentence, usually introduced by that; as, I would rather suffer than that y

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Tutor :: Tutor (n.) An instructor of a lower rank than a professor.
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Square :: Square (a.) Having a shape broad for the height, with rectilineal and angular rather than curving outlines; as, a man of a square frame..
Outplay :: Outplay (v. t.) To excel or defeat in a game; to play better than; as, to be outplayed in tennis or ball..
Witchcraft :: Witchcraft (n.) Power more than natural; irresistible influence.
Camail :: Camail (n.) A hood of other material than mail.
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Rather :: Rather (a.) Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat..
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