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2than preposition
: when compared to — used with pronouns in the objective case (me, her, him, them, and us) in the same way that the conjunction than is used with pronouns in the subjective case (I, she, he, they, and we) She is younger than me. [=she is younger than I (am)] I'm taller than him. [=I'm taller than he (is)]
usage Some people consider the use of than as a preposition to be incorrect. It is very common, however, especially in the phrase than me.
none other thansee 1none

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