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Then Vs. Than: Grammar Tip

July 22, 2010 By Lisa Angelettie 8 Comments

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grammar for dummiesI think we’ve all been a little guilty of this one. You are writing a great article, a letter, or something and you misuse the words then or than. It’s pretty easy to do. So let me explain the difference, so you don’t flub again.

THEN
Then is an adverb. It is used for TIME. It can be used several ways to describe:

1 at that time, at the time in question
Example: I was living in New Jersey then.

2 after that, next, afterward
Example: She played the first then the second game.

3 in that case, therefore
Example: If you save your money, then you won’t have to worry about how you will pay your bills.

THAN
Than is typically used as a conjunction. It is used for comparisons.

1 introducing the second element in a comparison
Example: He was much bigger than his dad at that age.

2 used in expressions introducing an exception or contrast
Example: She claims not to own expensive jewelry other than her wedding ring.

*BIG TIP
When making a decision between than or then, than is used for comparisons. If it’s not a comparison, use then.

Resource I like: English Grammar For Dummies

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Comments

  1. Kelly says

    July 23, 2010 at 12:28 am

    Thank you! I don't know why I always have trouble with this one, but this makes it very easy to remember!

    Reply
  2. lisaangelettie says

    July 23, 2010 at 1:08 am

    You're welcome coach Kelly!

    Reply
  3. jugglingart.org says

    January 13, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    thanks for this tip. “Than” for comparisons. Easy to remember

    Reply

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