Than is a comparison word that shows the difference between two things. When we make a comparison, we often use other words that can be used as synonyms for than. Some commonly used synonyms for than include, "as compared to", "compared to", "in comparison to", "contrasted with", "different from", "in contrast to", "rather than". These words can be used interchangeably with "than" to make comparisons. For instance, "My car is faster than yours" can also be written as "My car is faster compared to yours". Using synonyms can help to add variety to writing and make it more interesting to read.