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Than vs Then: What's the Difference?

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Than means Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.. Then means (temporal location) At that time..

Than Meaning

Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.

Then Meaning

(temporal location) At that time.

Than vs Then Comparison Table

FeatureThanThen
MeaningUsed in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.(temporal location) At that time.
Part of speechconjunctionadverb
ExampleProfits were higher than forecast.He was happy then.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between than and then?

Than means Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison., while then means (temporal location) At that time..

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