Which should you use, than or then? Than is used to compare people or things.
Then may function as an adjective or adverb meaning at that
time.
| Incorrect: |
She is older then I am. |
| Correct: |
She is older than I am. |
| Incorrect: |
The celebration was launched by the
than Prime Minister. |
| Correct: |
The celebration was launched by the
then Prime Minister. |
