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64801965 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

"rather than" and "other than"

What element are they in sentences? What's the difference between them? Please tell the usage of them. Thanx.
  

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Other than = except for: Other than red beets and celery, I like most vegetables. Rather than = instead of: Rather than carrots, let's have green beans for a change tonight.

  • Other than = except for: Other than red beets and celery, I like most vegetables.
  • Rather than = instead of: Rather than carrots, let's have green beans for a change tonight.
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Other than = except for: Other than red beets and celery, I like most vegetables.

Rather than = instead of: Rather than carrots, let's have green beans for a change tonight.

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