Than - translation, pronunciation and examples
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mehr als
weniger als
eher als
besser als
schlechter als
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the standard word used to compare two things
used to compare one thing with another, often in general statements
used for comparison, often in more formal or exact contexts
used in comparisons, contests, or oppositions
emphasizes a direct comparison, often in formal style
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What's the difference between than / compared to / compared with / versus / in comparison to
the standard word used to compare two things
She is taller than I am.
Она выше, чем я.
used to compare one thing with another, often in general statements
Compared to last year, sales are higher.
По сравнению с прошлым годом продажи выше.
used for comparison, often in more formal or exact contexts
Compared with the old model, this one is faster.
По сравнению со старой моделью эта быстрее.
used in comparisons, contests, or oppositions
Team A versus Team B will play tomorrow.
Команда A против команды B сыграет завтра.
emphasizes a direct comparison, often in formal style
In comparison to his brother, he is quiet.
В сравнении со своим братом он тихий.
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How to pronounce than and what this word means
than translation: чем. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce than
/ðæn/
than translation
чем
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This jacket is warmer than my old one.
than transcription
/ðæn/, /ðæn/
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used for comparisons
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than is pronounced as /ðæn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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This jacket is warmer than my old one. Translation: Эта куртка теплее, чем моя старая.
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