English Reference

00 / Grammar and structure

then vs than

Then indicates a point in time or a sequence of events, while than introduces the second part of a comparison.

01 / Side by side

  • then

    Relates to time or sequence.

    We finished the meeting and then we went out for a quick lunch.

  • than

    Used for making comparisons.

    The new office is much larger than the one we had last year.

02 / Watch out

  • Wrong: First we eat, than we can discuss the project details.Right: First we eat, then we can discuss the project details.

  • Wrong: She is much taller then her older brother.Right: She is much taller than her older brother.

03 / Remember

Then = Time. Than = Comparison.

04 / Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

    The new electric car model has a significantly longer range the previous version released last year.

  2. 2.

    I would rather walk to the station wait for the delayed bus.

  3. 3.

    If you arrive early, you will have time to prepare your notes.

  4. 4.

    Streaming a series in high definition consumes much more mobile data listening to a music podcast.

  5. 5.

    You should update your fitness app and sync it with your smartwatch to track your morning run.

05 / More like this

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