Grammar, Usage, and Style Guide: SparkNotes Ultimate Style: Than vs. Then

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Many people use than when they mean then, and vice versa.

Than, a conjunction, is used to compare things.

Then, an adverb, is used with descriptions of time.

• Then, suddenly, Mr. Perez shouted, “I’m a better diver than you’ll ever be!”

• I think she looks dangerously skinny, but then, what do I know?

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