than
чем
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than with Russian translation
than usage examples
This jacket is warmer than my old one.
Эта куртка теплее, чем моя старая.
He arrived earlier than I expected.
Он приехал раньше, чем я ожидал.
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Related words worth learning together
She is taller than I am.
«по сравнению с»; подчёркивает сходство или различие
Compared to last year, sales are higher.
«по сравнению с»; часто нейтральнее и формальнее
Compared with the old model, this one is faster.
«против», «с»; в сравнении, сопоставлении или соревновании
Team A versus Team B will play tomorrow.
«в сравнении с»; более явное и книжное выражение
In comparison to his brother, he is quiet.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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What does than mean?
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How do you pronounce than?
than is pronounced as /ðæn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is than used in a sentence?
This jacket is warmer than my old one. Translation: Эта куртка теплее, чем моя старая.
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