When do you use 'then' as opposed to 'than'?

Diamondlance

You use 'then' for steps in a sequence. Ex: "I went to the store, then I went to the post office, then I went home." Ex: "Turn right on Elm Street, then turn left onto Main Street." You use 'than' to compare two things. Ex: "Five is greater than two." Ex: "Golden retrievers are better than bulldogs." Ex: "Physics class is harder than gym class." Aug 30 06, 6:30 PM

ganondorf319

You use "then" as in, "And then I went to the store." You use "than" as in "Books are better for you than TV." Aug 30 06, 6:31 PM

Baloo55th

Remember - when and then go together (both time things). Same way where, there and here go together. Aug 30 06, 6:37 PM

niale

I think I get it now! Is the following statement correct: The pollen from the male cones float in the air and THEN fertilizes the stigma? Aug 30 06, 6:38 PM

lanfranco

Yes. Though you should add an "s" to "floats". Aug 30 06, 6:45 PM

lanfranco

Sorry, I meant add an "s" to "float". "Floatss" wouldn't work at all. Aug 30 06, 6:47 PM

Baloo55th

It might do if it were a snake that was floating... Aug 30 06, 7:03 PM

niale

Thanks guys! Aug 30 06, 7:13 PM

BungeeAZ

Then is causal (if/then) Than is used for comparison I prefer the Lexus IS rather than purchase a BMW. Aug 31 06, 11:33 AM

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