whats the difference between than and then?

Hello,

 

@golu111, your friend’s attempt to help you is commendable. However, I would like to explain the concept better.

The word ‘than’ indicates comparison. When you are talking about a noun (thing, person, place or concept) being brighter, lesser, better, sharper, farther etc. in relation to another noun, the word than is necessary.

 

For instance:

-  Your laptop is better than mine.

-  She's wiser than I am.

-  It's colder today than it was yesterday.

-  Our car is bigger than your car.

 

The word ‘then’ is used to indicate time. When you want to tell about a sequence of events or are giving instructions in a sequential order, the word then is necessary.

 

For instance,

-  I want to go to a restaurant then to the party.

-  Then, out of nowhere, she started to dance.

-  She stumbled on the stage and then rose with the applause.

 

@sujipsjr09, your effort is appreciable.

 

Happy to help!

Best wishes!