Then & Than

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What is the difference between then and than?

Then & Than

Then: An adverb indicating time
"Mother explained, and then I understood what she meant."

Than: A conjunction that is used in comparisons
"I have more books than I expected."

   

Comments

12/5/2011 8:57:46 AM
marina said:

You explain the basic words using an advanved vocabulary. Who on the earth will need it?




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