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Rule "then (than)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: then (than)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>than</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-than-vs-then/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Some things are better suited then others.
    Correction suggestion: than
  • I know everything is easier said then done but just my 2 cents.
    Correction suggestion: than
ID: CONFUSION_OF_THEN_THAN [5]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-23 22:33:08 +0200)