Ofter pronounced as then, Than is completely different and these two words have no similarity when it comes to when to use them. First of all, Than is a conjunction used to compare two things. A conjunction is a part of speech that connects two different things together, such as a phrase, idea or sentence. 

Examples of Than: 

- Triond is better than domain.com.

- Jimmy would much rather go out with me than Sally.

- She is smarter than me.

Then, is used all the time in the english language. Often while telling stories or explaining past events, but this word is not limited to the past tense. Then has four different uses.

Examples of Then:

1) Identifying a certain time

- I’ll sell it to you then.

- He wasn’t ready then. 

2) The following action or event

- I went to the flower shop, then the grave.

- Maya will brush her teeth then go to bed. 

3) Therefore (”If” statements) 

- If the lawn is long then you should cut it.

- If you want to eat then we’ll go out. 

4) “In addition” statements 

- It only costs $300, but then add tax.

- I cut the grass then asked to be paid. 

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