The Art of Correct Then vs. Than in a Sentence

Grammar 101: A Guide for the Clueless

When to use then and when to use than is a question that has puzzled even the most seasoned grammarians.

Let's start with the basics: then is used for time, whereas than is used for comparisons.

Then vs. Than: A Quick Quiz

• Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
• I went to the store, then I came home.
• I like coffee more than then I like tea.
• Then the world was flat, and then it was round.

Conclusion

And there you have it, folks! Then and than are not as confusing as they seem.

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