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than

than

Meaning of than

English

used for comparisons

Русский

слово для сравнения двух предметов или признаков

than

Pronunciation

British English
/ðæn/
American English
/ðæn/

than with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом than

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

10 сочетаний

Сравнительная оценка: больше, меньше, чаще

Comparative assessment: more, less, more often
more than enough
более чем достаточно

One large suitcase is more than enough for this weekend.

Одного большого чемодана более чем достаточно на эти выходные.

more than ever
как никогда

After the long winter, I appreciate sunny days more than ever.

После долгой зимы я как никогда ценю солнечные дни.

  • less than perfectдалеко не идеальный
  • more often than notчаще всего

Поговорки со сравнением

Sayings built on a comparison
better late than never
лучше поздно, чем никогда

I finally signed up for swimming lessons; better late than never.

Я наконец записался на уроки плавания — лучше поздно, чем никогда.

easier said than done
легче сказать, чем сделать

Saving for a house is easier said than done on my salary.

С моей зарплатой накопить на дом — легче сказать, чем сделать.

  • no sooner said than doneсказано — сделано

Предпочтение и исключение

Preference and exception
rather than
вместо того чтобы

Let's walk rather than wait twenty minutes for the bus.

Давай пойдём пешком, вместо того чтобы ждать автобус двадцать минут.

other than
кроме

Other than a small scratch, the table looks brand new.

Кроме маленькой царапины, стол выглядит как новый.

  • would rather … thanлучше …, чем

than usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

This jacket is warmer than my old one.

Эта куртка теплее, чем моя старая.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Today is colder than yesterday.

Сегодня холоднее, чем вчера.

than synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between than, compared to, compared with, in comparison to, and versus

C
🇬🇧English
compared to

when compared with something

A2often

ENCompared to last year, sales are higher.

C
🇬🇧English
compared with

when compared; slightly more formal

A2often

ENCompared with the old model, this one is faster.

Advanced: broader words

I
🇬🇧English
in comparison to

formal: in comparison with

A2often

ENIn comparison to his brother, he is quiet.

V
🇬🇧English
versus

against; contrasting or competing

A2often

ENTeam A versus Team B will play tomorrow.

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used for comparisons

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Эта куртка теплее, чем моя старая. Translation: This jacket is warmer than my old one.

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