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  1. 28-Nov-2003, 20:20 #1
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    Default what's the difference?

    would you tell me the difference between rather than and other than ?
  2. 28-Nov-2003, 20:27 #2
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    Rather than means in preference to. Other than is used to indicate that there is no alternative that comes to mind. Example: "Other than that, there is nothing I can think of."
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