Simaril brought up a very good example of a problem we see in writing:
then versus than
Then has several meanings:
1) at that point in time
Charlie: "Bella, will you be home right after school? I'll call you then."
2) next, afterward
Bella read Romeo and Juliet and then went to bed.
3) in addition, also, on top of that
Bella: "Edward told me he was leaving, and then that I couldn't go with him."
4) in that case, therefore.
Edward: "Bella, if you want me to have sex with you, then you'll have to marry me."
Than is quite simple - it is a conjunction used in comparisons:
Emmett is taller than Carlisle.
Jasper is thirstier than everyone.
Jacob is hairier than Edward.
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