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More Than You Think

What's the Difference Between “More Beautiful Than I” and “More Beautiful Than Me?”

You've probably heard both phrases before, but which one is correct?

The answer is both. “More beautiful than I” is correct when “I” is the subject of the sentence. For example, “I am more beautiful than she is.” “More beautiful than me” is correct when “me” is the object of the sentence. For example, “She thinks she's more beautiful than me.”

The rule can be a bit confusing, but it's important to remember that “than” is a conjunction, which connects two clauses. In the first sentence, “I” is the subject of the first clause, and “she” is the subject of the second clause. In the second sentence, “she” is the subject of the first clause, and “me” is the object of the second clause.

So, which phrase should you use? If you're not sure, it's always better to err on the side of caution and use “more beautiful than I.” This phrase is more formal and will always be correct.