than

than is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

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stressed

• enPR: thăn
• IPA: /ðæn/
• SAMPA: /D{n/

unstressed

• enPR: th(ə)n
• IPA: /ðən/ or /ðn̩/
• SAMPA: /D@n/
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Preposition

Preposition than

1. Used to compare two things that are not equal.

   The tree is higher than the house.