Today is hotter than yesterday.
rather than; instead of; over; above
Expresses preference or choice of one thing over another.
The bus is cheaper than the train.
I'd rather read a book at home than play outside.
from; out of; since; at; on (and after)
Indicates a starting point in time or space, often in formal or written contexts.
The meeting will start from 2 p.m.
It is a five-minute walk from the station.
Used with a negative predicate to mean 'nothing but' or 'no choice but'. Often in patterns like よりほかに...ない or よりしかたがない.
There is no way other than doing it like this.
Adverbial use meaning 'more', often in the pattern より+adjective or in set phrases like より良い.
We strive for a better future.
This book is more interesting than that one.
I like tea more than coffee.
The meeting starts from 9 o'clock.
There is nothing to do but give up.
I strive for a better result.