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Muneer Quba
what is difference between "then" and "than" ?
what is difference between "then" and "than" ?
Oct 21, 2016 2:20 PM
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'then' is related to time and sequencies. For example "Read this book then read that book".
'than' is related to comparison. For example "5 is greater than 3"
Probably I missed some cases. I guess that somebody may provide more information.
October 21, 2016
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They are completely different words.
'Then' means next, or at that time. We use 'now' for the present time, and 'then' for other times - either past or future. For example, 'I had a shower, and then I got dressed' or 'I didn't go to Australia when I was a student because I didn't have enough money then'.
'Then' can also have the meaning of 'so'. 'I'm hungry.' 'Then eat something!'
'Than' only has one use - it's the word we use when we're comparing two things, for example, 'My brother is older than me.'
I hope that helps.
October 21, 2016
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Than....is used to compare two things or actions... This garden is more beautiful than that garden..
Then is used to show elapse of time..sequencing events...First, I went to the store then, I went to the bank.
October 21, 2016
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