Understanding the Difference Between "Then" and "Than
Learn the distinction between "then" and "than." "Than" is used for comparisons, while "then" indicates time or consequence. Examples illustrate proper usage, and a note warns against confusing the two due to their similar sounds. This lesson is from the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson Series, adapted from "Real Good Grammar, Too" by Mamie Webb Hixon.
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Writing Lab Diction: Then vs. Than
Whats the difference? Than is a subordinating conjunction used in making comparisons. Ima Goodwriter is a better writer than I. Then is an adverb of time or a conjunctive adverb meaning consequently or therefore. The cashier rang up our sale; then he gave us our change.
Examples at Work The beauty contestant who was more beautiful (then/than) the other girls was a male. First, I went to the grocery story; (then/than) I went to the cyber cafe. John Madden says that Miller Lite has fewer calories and is less filling (then/than) other beers. If Ashley wants the camera, (then/than) she needs to ask for it.
One Final Note When spoken rapidly and without stress, than and then sound similar, so careless writers tend to confuse these two words.
Thats all, folks! This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson Series Lessons adapted from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb Hixon To find out more, visit the Writing Lab s website where you can take a self-scoring quiz corresponding to this lesson
