Because “then” and “than” are homophones (words that sound alike), they are often confused. Some tips on telling them apart.
Then vs. Than: the difference
Then
Is an adverb: A word that describes, gives more information about a verb, adjective, adverb or phrase. When spoken it rhymes with 'hen'.
Than
Is a preposition or conjunction: A word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word. When spoken it rhymes with 'man'.
Then vs. Than: the definitions
Then
At that time (in the past or in the future).
Next or after that.
In addition.
Than
Used to join two parts of a comparison.
Used with “more” or “less” to compare numbers or amounts.
Then vs. Than: the synonyms
Then
Could also mean (synonyms): Again, later, next, at that moment, soon after, at that time.
Than
There are no synonyms for this word