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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>? Please check.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-than-vs-then/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This steering wheel is better for the car then the other.
    Correction suggestion: than
  • For some reason Thorns seems scarier on paper then in practice.
    Correction suggestion: than
  • You made more in 1 year then I have made in my career with Enron.
    Correction suggestion: than
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Perhaps if I get stronger at this exercise then I would enjoy it a lot more.
  • As long as they are rated a 3 or higher in PRC then they did not need to have it approved.
  • It seemed fine earlier in the day then it started to shake and make noise by the evening.
  • Or if you feel it happens more in Ranked PVP then do 10-15 or so of those and record them.
  • Medication is your best bet even if its temporary, when you feel better for a while then you can consider that.
ID: CONFUSION_OF_THEN_THAN [7]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-03 22:33:08 +0100)