English to German Meaning of than - als


Than :
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Definitions of than in English
Conjunction(1) introducing the second element in a comparison.(2) used in expressions introducing an exception or contrast.(3) used in expressions indicating one thing happening immediately after another.
Examples of than in English
(1) No sooner was he seated than Lily sidled closer to him.(2) she does more work than Liam(3) no less a person than the manager(4) He used to get friends to ask girls out for him rather than make the approach himself.(5) He was reviewing books at the rate of more than one a day and writing criticism of a very high order.(6) you're more than welcome(7) we had more than enough(8) We would rather be able to hear than be deaf; we would rather be able to see than be blind.(9) Two walkers came the other way, one said it was better here than London in a heatwave.(10) they observe rather than act(11) he claims not to own anything other than his home(12) hardly had we put the baby down than she started to cry(13) he was much smaller than his son(14) Rather than being told to cut out alcohol, a man might be urged to modify his drinking.(15) Always remember that it is far easier to withhold a service or benefit than to take it away.(16) who did it is more important than why he did it
Related Phrases of than
(1) rather than ::
eher, als
(2) more than ::
mehr als
(3) less than ::
weniger als
(4) other than ::
außer
(5) better than ::
besser als
(6) no more than ::
nicht mehr als
(7) greater than ::
größer als
(8) better late than never ::
besser spät als nie
(9) more than that ::
mehr als das
Synonyms
M
1. than ::
als
Different Forms
than, thanes
Word Example from TV Shows
We're all gonna die
a lot sooner than I'd planned.

We're all gonna die a lot sooner THAN I'd planned.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 9

Sheldon, I've made more than enough
accommodations for you.

Sheldon, I've made more THAN enough accommodations for you.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 4

lt's better to be cruel than weak.

lt's better to be cruel THAN weak.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 7

Probably, but he knows
better than to ask.

Probably, but he knows better THAN to ask.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 13

You're prettier than half my daughters.

You're prettier THAN half my daughters.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 1

English to German Dictionary: than

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