Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - than

ðæn conj. 1 introducing the second element in a comparison (you are older than he is; you are older than he). °It is also possible to say you are older than him, with than treated as a preposition, esp. in less formal contexts. 2 introducing the second element in a statement of difference (anyone other than me). [OE thanne etc., orig. the same word as THEN]