What is the difference between Then vs Than?

a2-pre-intermediate

Then

adverb/adjective

Definition

At that time; next; in addition.

Examples

We had dinner, [then] watched a movie.

Back [then], things were different.

If you're tired, [then] you should rest.

Than

conjunction/preposition

Definition

Used to introduce a comparison.

Examples

She is taller [than] her brother.

I like coffee more [than] tea.

This is better [than] I expected.

Tags

similar-spelling overlapping-meaning

Practice Quiz

Question 1: I'm taller ___ my brother.

then than

Question 2: First we'll eat, ___ we'll watch a movie.

then than

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'than' correctly?

We went to the store, than came home. She's older then me. This book is better than that one. First we studied, than we played.

Question 4: If you finish your homework, ___ you can play.

then than

Question 5: Coffee is better ___ tea.

then than

Question 6: Which of these best describes when to use 'then'?

When making comparisons When showing time sequence When showing preference When showing size differences

Question 7: She studied hard, ___ passed the exam.

then than

Question 8: I'd rather walk ___ drive.

then than

Question 9: Which sentence is correct?

Back then, life was simpler. Back than, life was simpler. He's more intelligent then her. Less then five people came.

Question 10: More ___ 100 people attended.

then than

Quiz Answers

Q1: than

Q2: then

Q3: This book is better than that one.

Q4: then

Q5: than

Q6: When showing time sequence

Q7: then

Q8: than

Q9: Back then, life was simpler.

Q10: than

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