Then vs Than | Difference, Meaning & Examples

Published on July 2, 2024 by Nicole Routh, M.Ed. Revised on November 5, 2025

“Than” and “then” are commonly confused words, but they have distinct meanings and uses.

“Then” refers to time, and “than” refers to comparison. If you’re unsure, try substituting the word with “at that time” (for “then”) or “in comparison to” (for “than”) to see if the sentence still makes sense.

Then vs than examples
Then in a sentence Than in a sentence
The Beatles released “Hey Jude” in 1968, and it was a huge hit back then. Lake George is much cleaner than Lake Michigan.
If you have a deadline tomorrow, then you shouldn’t go to the party tonight. The Barbie Movie was more interesting to me than Mean Girls.

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Further vs Farther｜Difference, Meaning & Examples

Published on July 2, 2024 by Nicole Routh, M.Ed. Revised on November 5, 2025

Choosing between farther or further can be challenging because they’re both adverbs or adjectives that mean “at a greater distance.” For example, “further from home” and “farther from home” are both correct. The difference between further and farther is that “further” has three additional meanings:

  • “More” (adverb or adjective)
  • “Additionally” (conjunctive adverb)
  • “To advance” or “to promote” (verb)
Further vs farther examples
Definition Correct word Example
At a greater distance Further or farther To train for the triathlon, Alana rode her bike a little further each day.

Joaquin’s apartment is farther from campus than Dan’s apartment.
More Further After further research, Conner learned that cardinals mate for life.
Additionally Further Kansas City has the world’s first women’s professional soccer stadium. Further, its NFL team won the Super Bowl.
To advance Further This inspiring documentary will further your knowledge about rainforests.

The tips and examples below will improve your understanding of when to use further and farther. And when you’re writing with further or farther, the QuillBot Grammar Checker will help you avoid errors.

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10 Effective Writing Tips to Boost Your Skills & Confidence

Published on June 26, 2024 by Nicole Routh, M.Ed. Revised on January 15, 2026

Almost all writers face challenges with organizing ideas, including the right details, and using precise word choices.

Effective writing is a skill that you can refine and sharpen with the right techniques. Some of the most effective ways to improve your writing include researching your topic, outlining before you write, and getting feedback.

The tips and examples below show how to strengthen your writing skills at any level and for any audience. Keep reading to learn how you can become more confident with academic essays, professional emails, job application materials, and more.

QuillBot’s suite of AI tools can also help you write more effectively and confidently.

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