The then-than dilemma

DCowboy

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23 Mar 2006
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I've been told so many times, things such as:

"let's check that issue first, than we can continue"
"it's still faster then the most recent version"
....

They simply use one word instead of the other as if it was a rule!

Because of my job, I use to chat and exchange e-mails with native english speakers. Up to now, I've not met the first one who does not commit this mistake. :cansado:

Though I could say I have some skills reading and writing, I really don't speak english, so I wonder if maybe it's not a mistake after all, and they really talk that way and it's widely accepted to do it so. I gather both words are pronounced almost the same so it would be hard to notice a difference, anyway.

To top it all, some days ago, I detected the problem in the writings of some new client who lives in USA, but not native! Pretty weird. :muerto:

I need some enlightenment guys!
 
if i am not mistaken

you use then when you want to express something that refers to time
and than is when you want to compare 2 objects or something like that XD
 
You're very good using Google, but your lecture comprehension sucks. :p

You meant reading? Lecture is an oral presentation!


if i am not mistaken

you use then when you want to express something that refers to time
and than is when you want to compare 2 objects or something like that XD

Well said.

Than is used to contrast a couple of items (like when using comparatives)

Then is used mainly
*to introduce an event that comes right after another.
*to introduce a consequence of what was previously said.
 
Than is intended to be use when you need to make a comparison. "I'm taller than you"

Then is used when you need to show a consequence of something.

"let's check that issue first, then we can continue" The second part is the consequence of completing the first part.

Both connectors are not related.
 
Than is intended to be use when you need to make a comparison. "I'm taller than you"

Then is used when you need to show a consequence of something.

"let's check that issue first, then we can continue" The second part is the consequence of completing the first part.

Both connectors are not related.
this is so true, americans dont use proper english, specially texans and now even more cuz they all speak like black people or aint this true
 
Originalmente Escrito por maton1200
better create a new thread called " the THOUGH" dilemma,
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those americans use "THOUGH" for everything
Not just americans maton, here in Australia people use that expression lot of times.

Lol, i was thinking about creating a new topic for that. The 'Though' was one of the words that took me longer to understand and use properly..
 

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