2006-06-13 12:24:06 · 14 answers · asked by Blue_Devil 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
You use "then" when you are talking about timing -- something that happens next.
"You ask a question, then you get a bunch of answers."
You use "than" when you are making a comparison.
"You are hoping that we know more about grammar than you do."
I hope that helps.
2006-06-13 12:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then refers to time. Than refers to comparison of numbers. When comparing times, toss a coin.
2006-06-13 12:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by paladin_svcs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"then" is used when there is a continuation on the action. Anytime that you can replace it with after.
Example : I was at the Gym then I went to see my mom.
"than" is used for comparison.
Example: My shoes are bigger than yours.
It's been more than an hour.
2006-06-13 12:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by gi_ml5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then is when you are realting to time. As in first I wen to the mall, then I ate lunch.
Than is used in comparitive statements. Like, Mine is bigger than yours.
2006-06-13 12:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by rcoronoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jeebusbellows gets mad props for that response. I haven't laughed that loud for a long time. He even answered the question correctly.
2006-06-13 12:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by corsicanruler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
than is a comparative so you would use than when you're discussing one thing vs. another. I had more money than she did. I eat more than he does. etc...
Then speaks to time. I will see you then.
2006-06-13 12:58:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty simple. Use "than" only as a comparison.
Ex: "I have more than he does."
2006-06-13 12:29:08 · answer #7 · answered by bruin_exmo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then indicates time or a time period.
That indicates an object or action.
2006-06-13 12:32:29 · answer #8 · answered by tlcaughran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to the store THEN I went home.
I would rather have peanut butter THAN peanuts.
2006-06-13 12:29:02 · answer #9 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Than is used to compare "I would rather have this THAN that. Then is used to place in order " I will have this THEN that."
2006-06-13 12:28:24 · answer #10 · answered by Ethan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋