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35 sentences with “than”

Short, simple sentences with “than”, suitable for children and primary/elementary school, with common expressions and related words. You'll also find examples for middle and high school.

Brief definition: than

A word used to compare two things, showing difference in amount, degree, or quality (e.g., "She is taller than him.").

35 sentences with “than” — examples

It's better to laugh than to cry bitterly.

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Illustrative image than: It's better to laugh than to cry bitterly.

A killer whale can live more than 50 years.

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Illustrative image than: A killer whale can live more than 50 years.

The new mattress is softer than the previous one.

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Illustrative image than: The new mattress is softer than the previous one.

The crack in the ground was deeper than it seemed.

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Illustrative image than: The crack in the ground was deeper than it seemed.

Nothing better than a tasty coffee in the morning.

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Illustrative image than: Nothing better than a tasty coffee in the morning.

The prosecutor's argument lasted more than an hour.

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Illustrative image than: The prosecutor's argument lasted more than an hour.

In the end, the party had fewer guests than planned.

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Illustrative image than: In the end, the party had fewer guests than planned.

Learning to forgive is better than living with hate.

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Illustrative image than: Learning to forgive is better than living with hate.

The stars shine, but only a little brighter than you.

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Illustrative image than: The stars shine, but only a little brighter than you.

The ant skillfully carried a leaf larger than itself.

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Illustrative image than: The ant skillfully carried a leaf larger than itself.

This project is more problematic than we anticipated.

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Illustrative image than: This project is more problematic than we anticipated.

A mocking comment can hurt more than a direct insult.

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Illustrative image than: A mocking comment can hurt more than a direct insult.

Nothing is better than a day at the beach with my friends.

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Illustrative image than: Nothing is better than a day at the beach with my friends.

The ant carries a leaf several times larger than its size.

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Illustrative image than: The ant carries a leaf several times larger than its size.

Fixing the problem turned out to be easier than it seemed.

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Illustrative image than: Fixing the problem turned out to be easier than it seemed.

I prefer to drink juices and soft drinks rather than water.

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Illustrative image than: I prefer to drink juices and soft drinks rather than water.

There is nothing more important to a person than the homeland.

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Illustrative image than: There is nothing more important to a person than the homeland.

I prefer to talk face to face rather than through text messages.

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Illustrative image than: I prefer to talk face to face rather than through text messages.

This pencil has a thicker lead than the rest of the colored pencils.

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Illustrative image than: This pencil has a thicker lead than the rest of the colored pencils.

In the sky, there is a star that shines brighter than all the others.

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Illustrative image than: In the sky, there is a star that shines brighter than all the others.

In ten years, there will be more people with obesity than without it.

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Illustrative image than: In ten years, there will be more people with obesity than without it.

The farmer, using the tractor, plowed the field in less than an hour.

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Illustrative image than: The farmer, using the tractor, plowed the field in less than an hour.

The number of students who attended the class was lower than expected.

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Illustrative image than: The number of students who attended the class was lower than expected.

The landing of a seaplane can be much simpler than landing on a runway.

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Illustrative image than: The landing of a seaplane can be much simpler than landing on a runway.

I have never had a better friend than my dog. He is always there for me.

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Illustrative image than: I have never had a better friend than my dog. He is always there for me.

The firefighters managed to control the building fire in less than an hour.

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Illustrative image than: The firefighters managed to control the building fire in less than an hour.

Each reproach from Ana hurt more than the last, intensifying my discomfort.

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Illustrative image than: Each reproach from Ana hurt more than the last, intensifying my discomfort.

There are many species of animals in the world, some are larger than others.

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Illustrative image than: There are many species of animals in the world, some are larger than others.

This truck is very big, can you believe it measures more than ten meters long?

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Illustrative image than: This truck is very big, can you believe it measures more than ten meters long?

The play, which was written more than a hundred years ago, remains relevant today.

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Illustrative image than: The play, which was written more than a hundred years ago, remains relevant today.

I have never locked up animals and I will never do it because I love them more than anyone.

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Illustrative image than: I have never locked up animals and I will never do it because I love them more than anyone.

No one cooks better than my mother. She is always cooking something new and delicious for the family.

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Illustrative image than: No one cooks better than my mother. She is always cooking something new and delicious for the family.

The legend of the treasure hidden in the abandoned mansion seemed to be more than just a simple myth.

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Illustrative image than: The legend of the treasure hidden in the abandoned mansion seemed to be more than just a simple myth.

A woman cares about her diet and decides to make healthy changes to it. Now, she feels better than ever.

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Illustrative image than: A woman cares about her diet and decides to make healthy changes to it. Now, she feels better than ever.

He was a humble boy who lived in a shantytown. Every day, he had to walk more than 20 blocks to get to school.

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Illustrative image than: He was a humble boy who lived in a shantytown. Every day, he had to walk more than 20 blocks to get to school.

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