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THEN OR THAN

Then - adverb

1. At that time: Rents were lower then.
2. After that; next: One more game, and then we'll go home.
3. In that case: If you want to leave, then let's leave.

Then - noun

1. That time or moment: From then on, I got to class on time.

Than - conjunction

1. Used to introduce a comparison: Pound cake is richer than angel food cake. I would rather read than play tennis.

Mayor Jackson will have a meeting with the Council President then he will go to the elementary school to read to the children.

Mayor Jackson likes reading to the school children better than sitting in meetings all day.

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