"Than I" or "Than me" constructions

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This post is meant for those learning English. I know the answer. This post is inspired by a prior post here.Situation: There's a family with a mom and dad and a son and a daughter.The son is talking with a family friend.1) Son: "She looks more like our dad than I."2) Son: "She looks more like our dad than me."Which of those two is correct and why? Or, are they both correct and why?After a few people have answered, I will chime with some helpful comments. Good luck!

MountainHiker · Accepted Answer

First,

She looks more like our dad than I.
She looks more like our dad than I do.
In other words, she has a closer resemblance to our dad than I do. Put differently, we are examining which of the two children resemble their father the most.

Second,

She looks more like our dad than me.
She looks more like our dad than she does look like me.
In words, if one had to choose whom she most resembled—our dad or me—we would say that she resembles our dad most. Put differently, we are asking whom she resembles most: our dad or me.

Both versions in the original post are acceptable; however, their meanings are significantly different.

"Than I" or "Than me" constructions

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