Words We Confuse >> RulesThen vs. Than Examples
Then vs. Than
Then
- Use when talking about time or a sequence of events
- example: We ran around then sat by the tree.
Than
- Used to compare two or more things
- example: Her shirt is greener than the grass.
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Words We Confuse >> RulesThen vs. Than Examples
Examples
Then
- I walked to the park. Then I texted her.
- First I heard thunder. Then I saw lightning.
- Make a right on Main Street then a left on Broadway.
- He ran to first base, then second, then third.
- I walked to English class, then to the library.
Than
- My pizza tastes better than your burger.
- I like flying better than driving.
- My phone is cooler than yours.
- My shirt is darker than your shoes.