Which one should I use: "than I" or "than me"? Thanks!
2023-06-26
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Great question! Both "than I" and "than me" can be correct, it depends on how you use them. If you're using "than" as a conjunction, you'd follow it with a subject pronoun like "I." Example: "He runs faster than I (run)." When you use "than" as a preposition, it's followed by an object pronoun like "me." Example: "He runs faster than me." Just remember, if a verb is implied after 'than', use 'I'. If a verb isn’t implied, use 'me'. So, while "than me" might sound more natural or common in everyday conversation, "than I" can be viewed as more formally correct. However, the modern standard English usage goes with both.
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