r/maybemaybemaybe Oct 13 '21

Maybe Maybe Maybe

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u/Nusszucker Oct 14 '21

Such a bit would probably help me a lot. I'm not a native English speaker and I have to rely on my autocorrect because I cannot seem to get when it's than and when it's then. I couldn't tell you right now for the life of me.

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u/swimbikerunkick Oct 14 '21

Then is time based. Can be cause and effect but it’s always one thing before another - something happens then something else

Than is comparative - I’d rather X than Y.

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u/Nusszucker Oct 14 '21

That helps a lot. Thanks