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Yes, it is considered a conjunction used to compare the qualities of nouns (e.g. Bob is taller than Bill). But it might also be considered a preposition where only an object follows it.

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When can you use than as a preposition rather than a conjunction?

When can you use than as a preposition rather than a conjunction?


Is not a conjunction?

No, 'not' is not a conjunction. It is an adverb.


What type of word is than?

The word 'than' is a conjunction and a preposition.Examples:Don't spend more than you can pay at the end of the month. (conjunction)Jim is taller than his dad. (preposition)


Is still a conjunction?

No, it is not a conjunction. Still can be an adverb, adjective, noun or verb.


Is than a noun?

The word than is not a plural noun. It's a conjunction.


Is then or than a conjunction?

The word then can be a conjunction, and also an adverb (and hyphenated as an adjective).The word than is also a conjunction, used as a comparative. Arguably, it serves as a preposition where there the understood verb is missing. (He is taller than I, or He is taller than me)Confusion can occur in sentences using sooner...than (e.g. He had no sooner entered the house than a quarrel erupted). Sooner does not pair with then.


Is provided a conjunction?

It can be. With the word "that" it forms the subordinating conjunction "provided that" which is sometimes shortened to simply "provided."


Is than a plural noun?

The word than is not a plural noun. It's a conjunction.


Is rather a conjunction?

No. Ordinarily rather is an adverb. (somewhat, or preferably) But it can pair with the conjunction "than" to create a preposition pair meaning "instead of" (potatoes rather than rice) and a conjunction pair that is used for negation, e..g. I decided to sleep late rather than be tired all day.


Is than conjunction?

Yes, it is considered a conjunction used to compare the qualities of nouns (e.g. Bob is taller than Bill). But it might also be considered a preposition where only an object follows it.


Is than a coordinating conjunction?

No, but it can be a subordinating conjunction in sentences such as "There are more stars in the universe than there are grains of sand on your local beach."Other times, used in parallel construction, than acts more like a preposition: "He is taller than her brother" rather than "He is taller than she is."


Is it to correct to say in conjunction to or in conjunction with?

In conjunction with