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yori
adverb, particle

English Meaning(s) for より

adverb, particle
  1. from; out of; since; at
  2. than
  3. other than; except; but
  4. more
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Definition and Synonyms for より

More used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
Synonyms: より, ぐっと, もっと, いっそう, 一倍, 一段と

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Sample Sentences for より

I prefer history to geography.
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I find it much easier to speak French than English.
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It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
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The former is inferior to the latter in some respect.
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He is much more of a golf enthusiast than I am.
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