Than example sentences

Related (7): versus, against, rather, instead, comparison, contrast, preference

"Than" Example Sentences

  1. She's taller than her brother, which she never lets him forget.
  2. I'd rather stay home than go to another crowded party tonight.
  3. The coffee here tastes better than anywhere else in the city.
  4. He spent more money on that jacket than he makes in a week.
  5. Nobody knows this neighborhood better than my grandmother does.
  6. Honestly, I'm more tired than I've been in years.
  7. The second book was way longer than the first one, and honestly kind of boring.
  8. She's been working there longer than most of the managers.
  9. I can't believe you'd choose him over me โ€” really, than that?
  10. The traffic was worse than usual, so we got there late.
  11. He's always been smarter than he lets on in meetings.
  12. My sister makes more than double what I do, and yes, I'm bitter about it.
  13. This job pays better than my last one, but the hours are brutal.
  14. You're being more dramatic than necessary about the whole thing.
  15. The pain was sharper than anything she'd felt before.
  16. I've seen worse than this, trust me.
  17. That movie was longer than I expected โ€” nearly three hours.
  18. She's kinder than people give her credit for.
  19. The apartment costs more than we can actually afford right now.
  20. He runs faster than anyone on the team, no question.
  21. I like her more than I like most people, which is saying something.
  22. The weather's been colder than it should be for May.
  23. That's a bigger problem than you realize.
  24. She'd rather lose than admit she was wrong.
  25. The deadline's sooner than I thought โ€” it's next week.
  26. He's less interested in the money than in the recognition.
  27. I've never felt more lost than I do right now.
  28. The silence was louder than any argument could have been.
  29. She's been happier since the move than she ever was before.
  30. That excuse is thinner than the last one he gave us.

Common Phrases

  1. more than
  2. less than
  3. rather than
  4. better than
  5. worse than
  6. longer than
  7. sooner than
  8. greater than
  9. other than
  10. rather than ever
  11. more than likely
  12. no more than
  13. nothing more than

Examples by Level

A1
  1. She is taller than me.
  2. I like pizza more than salad.
A2
  1. This book is longer than the one I read last week.
  2. He runs faster than his brother does.
B1
  1. I'd rather stay home than deal with the crowds at the mall today.
  2. The second half of the movie was better than the first, honestly.
B2
  1. She's been working there longer than anyone else on the team, which gives her a certain authority.
  2. The apartment costs more than we budgeted for, but it's worth the extra expense.
C1
  1. What struck her most was how much more resilient she'd become than she'd ever imagined possible.
  2. The implications of his decision were far graver than he'd initially acknowledged to himself.
C2
  1. There was something almost redemptive about failure โ€” it taught you more than success ever could.
  2. She understood, perhaps better than anyone, that surviving loss required not strength but a kind of quiet surrender.

Examples by Scenario

๐Ÿ  Everyday Life
  1. The dog next door barks more than any dog should โ€” it's driving me insane.
  2. I've lived here longer than I ever thought I would, and honestly I'm not sure how I feel about that.
๐Ÿ’ผ Workplace
  1. She gets paid more than the guy who was hired after her, which is ridiculous.
  2. The new software is slower than the old system, and everyone's complaining about it.
๐Ÿ“Š Business
  1. Our Q3 revenue was higher than projected, which means bonuses are actually happening this year.
  2. The competitor's product is cheaper than ours, but the quality difference is significant.
๐Ÿ›’ Buying / Shopping
  1. This coffee maker costs more than I wanted to spend, but the reviews are incredible.
  2. The organic version is twice the price โ€” is it really better than the regular one?
โœˆ๏ธ Travel
  1. The flight was longer than expected because of the storm, and we landed three hours late.
  2. The hotel was nicer than the pictures suggested, which was a pleasant surprise.
๐Ÿ“š Education
  1. She's been studying harder than ever before because the final exam is worth more than half the grade.
  2. The new curriculum is more challenging than what we taught last year.
โค๏ธ Relationships
  1. He hurt me more than I thought possible, and I'm still trying to forgive him.
  2. I love her more than I've ever loved anyone, and that terrifies me.
๐Ÿ“ฐ News / Politics
  1. The unemployment rate is lower than it was last year, according to the latest report.
  2. The senator's approval rating has dropped more than ten points since the scandal broke.
๐Ÿ’ป Technology
  1. The new phone is faster than the previous model, but the battery life is worse.
  2. This app uses more data than I expected โ€” I'm already over my limit.
๐Ÿ“ Formal Writing
  1. The study demonstrated that participants in the treatment group showed significantly greater improvement than the control group.
  2. The proposed budget allocation is considerably higher than the amount approved in the previous fiscal year.

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