I like...better than vs. I like...more than
1) I like playing outside better than staying at home.

2) I like playing outside more than staying at home.

Which is correct and why? Can I say both?

Thank you!

Question

I like...better than vs. I like...more than
1) I like playing outside better than staying at home.

2) I like playing outside more than staying at home.

Which is correct and why? Can I say both?

Thank you!

Answer

Thank you very much :)

Answer

You can use both.

"Than" is a conjunction used in comparisons:

Tom is smarter than Bill.

This is more important than you might think.

Is she taller than you?

Yes, she is taller than I.

Better than= To a greater extent or degree

Technically, you should use the subject pronoun after than (e.g., I), as opposed to the object pronoun (me). However, English speakers commonly use the object pronoun.

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