What is a sentence using the word 'then'?

Answer 1

The word "then" is often confused with the word "than".

Correct use of the word "then":

The correct uses of the word "then" include: a description of a point in time:

• We were at a friend's house but it was getting late so then we decided to leave.
• Then he walked away without even looking back.
• We were so tired then that we couldn't finish.
• Only then can you go outside and play.
• Then, they lived happily ever after.
• Now and then, you make a lot of sense.
• What happened then?

Or, "then" can represent afterward:

• First we'll fry the chicken, then we'll bake the pies.

Or, "then" can mean therefore:

• Jane wants to do it so then let her.

Or, "then" can mean in addition:

• She got an increase in salary then a bonus too.

Or, it is used for "if...then" statements:

• If he comes here again then I'll call the police.

Incorrect use of the word "then" in place of "than":

"Than" is used for comparison statements, not "then", for example:

• "He was much taller then I thought", should be: "He was much taller than I thought."
• "I'd rather have a vaccination then the flu", should be "I'd rather have a vaccination than the flu".
• "He'll be here faster then I expected", should be stated: "He'll be here faster than I expected."