decât

Etymology
From. .

Adverb

 * 1) than
 * 2)  only, nothing but
 * 1)  only, nothing but
 * 1)  only, nothing but
 * 1)  only, nothing but

Usage notes
In the "only" sense, it is also used in positive constructions, a common solecism associated with southern speakers.

Conjunction

 * 1) than
 * 2)  only, nothing but
 * 3)  rather than, instead of
 * 4)  it’s just that…
 * 1)  it’s just that…

Usage notes
See above.