Learn American English: What's the Difference between Then and Than?

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Today I have a great tip for you.

It is, "What is the difference between THEN - T-H-E-N and THAN - T-H-A-N?"

So, this is a commonly confused point both with English language learners and native

English speakers because when we speak English, especially when we're speaking quickly they

sound very similar -- THEN THAN, THAN THEN.

So, there's a little difference but we confuse them pretty often, right?

So, quick answer for you -- this is a quick English tip.

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at gonaturalenglish.com, but THEN is to talk about time, right?

So, "I'm going to work out, THEN take a shower."

"I'm going to eat, THEN get a coffee."

"I'm going to go to work, THEN meet with my friends."

Okay?

THAN is a comparison.

"I like chocolate better THAN vanilla."

"I like to wake up early better THAN staying up late."

I'm not sure if that's true.

Sometimes I like to stay up late too, but anyway, THAN is a comparison.

THEN is to talk about time.

Alright?

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