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Than Meaning for Kids

What Does Than Mean?

Conjunction

  • Used to compare two things or people.

Conjunction

  • Used to compare two things or people.
  • Used to show a difference between two things.

Preposition

  • Used to indicate a relationship of comparison.

Than — Full Explanation

"Than" is a word we use when we want to compare two things. For example, if you say, "I am taller than my friend," it means you are taller when you stand next to your friend.

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Than Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
से (se)

se

से ज्यादा (se zyada)

se zyada

kannada
ಗಿಂತ (ginta)

ginta

ಹೆಚ್ಚು (hecchu)

hecchu

ಕಡಿಮೆ (kaḍime)

kaḍime

bengali
থেকে (theke)

theke

এর চেয়ে (er cheye)

er cheye

এর থেকে (er theke)

er theke

spanish
que en español

ke

más que en español

más ke

menos que en español

menos ke

Than in Sentences

  • A lion is stronger than a rabbit.
  • My backpack is heavier than yours.
  • This book is more interesting than the last one.
  • She runs faster than anyone in her class.
  • My sister is older than me.

💬 Than Chat: Listen In!

The Sweet Debate

Meerathan yours, Ravi!": "My ladoo is bigger

Ravithan your ladoo is round.": "So what? My jalebi is curlier

Amma: "Eat first, fight later. The pooja will start soon."

Meerathan me!": "But Amma, he always gets more syrup

Ravithanshinier mine from all that ghee.": "No way! Your plate is

Meera: "I’d rather have more sweets than a shiny plate."

Ravi: "And I’d rather have more time than you to dip in the payasam."

Ammathan just grumble?": "Hmm… what if you count the sweets rather

Meera: "One, two, three… I have three ladoos and one jalebi."

Ravi: "I have two ladoos and two jalebis. That’s the same number, but different shapes!"

Meera: "I guess my plate isn’t really better than yours, just different."

Ravi: "Yeah… I’m happier sharing with you than sitting alone with a mountain of sweets."

Amma: "And I’m happier seeing both of you smile than hearing any more ladoo wars."

Meerathan any fight.": "Okay, last bite—this festival is sweeter

Frequently Asked Questions About Than

What does 'than' mean?
The word 'than' is used to compare two things. For example, you might say, 'I am taller than my friend.'
How do you pronounce 'than'?
You pronounce 'than' like 'th-an', with a soft 'th' sound at the beginning.
What is the origin of the word 'than'?
The word 'than' comes from Old English, where it was used in a similar way to compare things.
What is the meaning of 'than' in Bengali?
The word 'than' in Bengali is 'তুলনা' (Tulnā).
What is the meaning of 'than' in Hindi?
The word 'than' in Hindi is 'से' (Se).
What is the meaning of 'than' in Kannada?
The word 'than' in Kannada is 'ಹೆಚ್ಚು' (Heccu).
What is the meaning of 'than' in Spanish?
The word 'than' in Spanish is 'que' (keh).

Facts & Quotes About Than

Fact: The word 'than' is used to compare things, like saying, 'I am taller than my friend.'
Proverb: Better late than never, meaning it's good to do something even if it's delayed.
Quote: "The more you know, the more you realize you don't know." - Aristotle