than vs then

Definitions

adverb

1. at that time
2. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
3. in that case or as a consequence

adjective

1. at a specific prior time

noun

1. that time; that moment

Examples

Divide half the mixture between 4 glass bowls, then sprinkle with a few fresh raspberries and a bit more crushed honeycomb.

But then on the other hand, the whole cosmos or universe is based on this love or compassion.

In her house apron and with her hair a little ruffled she looked younger, startled and then angry.

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