than


Definition: Meaning of, than in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ðan;ð(ə)n /

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  1. conjunction used in comparatives
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than used in phrases

  • heavier-than-air (adjective)
    1. relating to an aircraft heavier than the air it displaces
  • heavier-than-air craft (noun)
    1. a non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it
  • holier-than-thou (adjective)
    1. showing that you think you are morally better than other people - used to show disapproval [=  self-righteous]
  • larger-than-life (adjective)
    1. especially in size or scale very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary
  • lighter-than-air (adjective)
    1. relating to a balloon or other aircraft that flies because it weighs less than the air it displaces
  • lighter-than-air craft (noun)
    1. aircraft supported by its own buoyancy
  • more often than not (adverb)
    1. most of the time; in most cases
  • more than (adjective)
    1. comparative of 'much' used with mass nouns a quantifier meaning greater in size, amount, extent or degree
  • other than (adverb)
    1. in another and different manner
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