než — meaning in English

English meaning

• before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
• than conj Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.

Senses

než is used for these senses in English:

• before In advance of the time when.
• than Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.

before — full definition

1. preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
2. preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
3. adverb At an earlier time; previously.
4. conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.

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