Than and then may seem similar but they are different graphically, phonetically and grammatically. They can be used in several ways and bellow are the most common uses for both. Than, pronounced /ðan/, is used in comparisons between two elements. (conjunction) She earns more than her brother. I was more shocked than pleased with the news (preposition) I prefer apples rather than pineapples.She can’t think of a favourite exercise other than running. Then, pronounced /ðɛn/, is used to place acti