What is the difference between "then" and "than". I usually always use the word "then" because I don't know how to use "than" in a sentence. Can somebody tell me how to use "then" and "than" is a sentence and how to know the difference between them?
2007-02-07 07:04:02 · 11 answers · asked by Ryan M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
"Than" is used to compare or contrast, such as "He is taller than me." Using the word "then" refers to a consequence or result. Example: "He was hungry, then he ate and got full." I hope that helps! :)
2007-02-07 07:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by Sabrina G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Than, Then
Than
used in comparison statements: He is richer than I.
used in statements of preference: I would rather dance than eat.
used to suggest quantities beyond a specified amount: Read more than the first paragraph.
Then
a time other than now: He was younger then. She will start her new job then.
next in time, space, or order: First we must study; then we can play.
suggesting a logical conclusion: If you've studied hard, then the exam should be no problem.
2007-02-07 07:08:21 · answer #2 · answered by EUPKid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Than, Then
Than
used in comparison statements: He is richer than I.
used in statements of preference: I would rather dance than eat.
used to suggest quantities beyond a specified amount: Read more than the first paragraph.
2007-02-07 07:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Than = comparison.
IE: He is taller than John. She plays less often than the rest of the band.
Then = time, as in when something is to occur.
IE: Turn right on Broadway and then look to your right. Then, the lights went out and the dog started howling.
I hope that helps!
2007-02-07 07:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are used in totally different contexts. 'Than' is a comparative word. She is older THAN me. It is bigger THAN that.
Then denotes a sequence of events. I went home THEN I went to bed.
Or a past event. It was better back THEN.
Or an order of place. I like raspberry flavour best, THEN strawberry, THEN banana.
Or as a consequence. If you touch my backside again THEN I am going to slap you silly.
2007-02-07 07:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by penny century 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad, I get these messed up sometimes, too!
-Then is used like this:
Then, after that I went to Peggy's house.
-Than is used like this:
I like watermelon better than apples.
Hope this helps!
~12321
2007-02-07 07:10:36 · answer #6 · answered by that's hawt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
than
than is like used to compare something with something else
example: she is more intelligent ~than~ him.
then
then is a transition word like first, second, last, and so on.
example: Then, it started to rain
2007-02-07 07:34:25 · answer #7 · answered by Lithium 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get a piece of paper then get a pencil.
Then is an adverb.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/then
My kids are cuter than your kids.
Than is a conjunction.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/than
The links give good examples of when then and than are used.
2007-02-07 07:09:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The differnce is "then" refers to past tense time---That was then this is now." "Than" is a term of difference "I would rather have
steak than chicken."
2007-02-07 07:09:29 · answer #9 · answered by Queen-o-the-Damned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe then is a time frame........ ie. It was then that Jenie noticed she was in a pickle.
and than is in a comparison statement...... I'd rather have tomatoes rather than potatoes.
2007-02-07 07:09:07 · answer #10 · answered by who me? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋