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What is the difference between t. h. a. n. and t. h. e. n.?

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The word 'than' (spelled T-H-A-N) is used when making comparisons; while the word 'then' (spelled T-H-E-N) is used when relating to time. The word 'than' (spelled T-H-A-N) is the word to choose in phrases like smaller than, smoother than, and further than.

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Than is used in comparisons like 10 is greater than 4. Then is used in time, or timing as in do this then do that. I waited for the bus then I got on.

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