When do you use the word than?

You use "than" when you are making a comparison. It's used to show how one thing is different from another.

Here are some examples:

* Comparing quantities: "I have more apples than you."

* Comparing qualities: "She is taller than her brother."

* Comparing actions: "I prefer to walk than to drive."

* Comparing time: "I got here earlier than you."

Remember:

* "Than" is used after a comparative adjective or adverb (e.g., more, taller, earlier).

* It's often followed by a noun or pronoun.

* It's important to avoid common mistakes like using "then" instead of "than".

Here are some sentences where "than" is used correctly:

* "The movie was longer than I expected."

* "This cake is tastier than the one we had last week."

* "He runs faster than his friends."

* "I would rather stay home than go out."

I hope this helps!