Definition of than

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Than (conj.) A particle expressing comparison, used after certain adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more, better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed in a sentence, usually introduced by that; as, I would rather suffer than that y

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Overflow :: Overflow (v. t.) To flow over the brim of; to fill more than full.
Infinite :: Infinite (a.) Greater than any assignable quantity of the same kind; -- said of certain quantities.
Then :: Then (conj.) Than.
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Thick :: Thick (superl.) Measuring in the third dimension other than length and breadth, or in general dimension other than length; -- said of a solid body; as, a timber seven inches thick..
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Waistcoat :: Waistcoat (n.) A short, sleeveless coat or garment for men, worn under the coat, extending no lower than the hips, and covering the waist; a vest..
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Underwork :: Underwork (v. t.) To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another..
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