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What is the difference betweeen than and then?

"Than" and "then" are two words that are often confused because they sound similar. They have very different meanings and uses:

Than

* Use: Used for comparisons.

* Example: "My dog is bigger than yours." (This sentence compares the size of two dogs)

* Synonyms: Compared to, in comparison with

Then

* Use: Indicates time or sequence.

* Example: "First, we ate dinner. Then, we watched a movie." (This sentence shows the order of events)

* Synonyms: After that, afterwards, next

Here's a helpful way to remember the difference:

* Than is used when comparing things.

* Then is used when talking about time.

Think of it like this:

* Than is like a balance scale, weighing two things against each other.

* Then is like a timeline, showing the order of events.

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