THAN is used when comparing objects, people, or situations. It often requires the usage of MORE, LESS, or Adjective+ER: Young people know more about music rather than the elderly do Young people know more about music than the elderly do The Internet works faster now rather than a decade ago The Internet works faster now than a decade ago RATHER THAN means instead of something. The phrase is NOT used with MORE, LESS, or adjective+ER: Teachers should advise or suggest than give orders Teachers should advise or suggest rather than give orders Many women prefer cooking with olive oil than butter Many women prefer cooking with olive oil rather than butter @ieltsboyko 56 viewsUmidjon, 15:46