Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison. / (obsolete outside dialects, usually used with for) Because; for.

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.

(now chiefly dialectal or a misspelling) At that time; then.

A surname. / Thangadh, a town in the Indian state of Gujarat. / A village in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Alternative form of forthan

plural of Than

The character >, denoting having a larger amount or number

the character <, denoting having a smaller amount or number.

(predicative) inferior in consideration, rank, or importance

(colloquial, idiomatic) Used with a comparative to express extreme heat or cold.