Than vs Then

Quick Tip: Remember: Than is used for comparisons. Then refers to time or sequence (think "when" - both have "en").

Than

conjunction

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

Examples:
  • She is taller than her sister.
  • I would rather walk than drive.
  • More than 100 people attended.
preposition

introducing the second element in a comparison

Examples:
  • He is older than me.
  • This is better than that.

Then

adverb

at that time; at the time in question

Examples:
  • I was living in Paris then.
  • We will discuss it then.
  • Back then, things were different.
adverb

after that; next; afterwards

Examples:
  • First we'll eat, then we'll go.
  • She studied hard, then took the exam.
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