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than

/ðæn/ conjunction A1
  1. Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison. · The movie has a different name than I thought.· The artist worried more than was necessary: there were a lot of people at the exhibition, more than came last year.
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Of course the truck was a thousand times bigger than any of the mice who were to draw it; but when all the mice had been harnessed, they were able to pull it quite easily.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 55 · B2
There is nothing more aggravating than a man who won’t talk back--unless it is a woman who won’t.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 46 · C1
“It is more important than you think, perhaps.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 20 · C1
“If we choose,” replied Danglars, “he will remain what he is; and perhaps become even less than he is.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 19 · C1

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