Than or Then - How to Use 'Than' and 'Then' - Easily Confused Words in English
Explanation Alex: ‘Than’ and ‘then’ are words which are very often confused. Laura: Yes Alex, they are very similar in pronunciation and spelling. That’s why new learners confuse them. Alex: ‘Than’ is used to compare two things. For example : ‘Gold is more expensive than silver’. Laura: Good example. Here is another : I am smarter than you! Alex: You wish Laura! ‘Then’ is used to talk about something that happened after something else. For example: ‘The president thought for some time, then he gave the answer’. Laura: Here goes another example: If you are feeling hot, then drink some cool water. Alex: Correct Laura. Let’s listen to some conversations now. Laura: Yes. Some more examples will definitely help. Are the Beatles better than Jimi Hendrix? Billy: Hey Joe, I like Jimi Hendrix more than the Beatles. Joe: Jimi Hendrix is a great guitar player, but I think the Beatles are better than Hendrix any day. Billy: Why do yo...