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conjunction(than)

—used as a function word to indicate the second member or the member taken as the point of departure in a comparison expressive of inequality—used with comparative adjectives and comparative adverbs

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conjunction(than)

—used as a function word to indicate difference of kind, manner, or identity—used especially with some adjectives and adverbs that express diversity

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conjunction(than)

rather than —usually used only after prefer, preferable, and preferably

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preposition(than)

in comparison with

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adjective(than)

of greater weight than the air displaced

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adjective(than)

marked by an air of superior piety or morality

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adjective(than)

of the sort legends are made of

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adjective(than)

of less weight than the air displaced

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preposition(than)

with the exception of : except for, besides

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conjunction(than)

except, but

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conjunction(than)

—used with the infinitive form of a verb to indicate negation as a contrary choice or wish

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conjunction(than)

and not

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preposition(than)

instead of

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