Then
- “then or than”
- “better then or better than”
- “rather then or rather than”
- “then vs than difference”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | Then | Than |
|---|---|---|
| Job | Time, sequence or consequence | Comparison |
| Usually follows | A comma, 'and', 'back', 'since', 'until' | A comparative: more, less, better, rather, other |
| Example | 'We ate, then went for a walk.' | 'Walking is slower than cycling.' |
| Phrase to watch | 'If … then …' | 'No later than', 'rather than' |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning Then rather than Than are usually searching for phrases like “then or than”, “better then or better than”, “rather then or rather than”.
03 · Read either one