Homophone Errors - Then and Than

Labels: Common Errors, Grammar, Homophones

1) Then

a) Description of time / Point in time :

For example :
I will see her then.

b) Next / Later :

For example :

1) Then, suddenly, the baby started crying and I immediately panicked.

2) I will finish my work first then go out for lunch.

2) Than

Is used to show comparisons.

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For example :

1) I would rather do my work than go out for lunch.
2) She is taller than me.

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