use of THEN instead of THAN

[roddor]

More and more I see people using THEN instead of THAN
Example: The new model is bigger THEN the old one.
I find this shocking, but would like to make sure.:roll:
Is this correct?

 

[emsr2d2]

Welcome to the forum. :hi:

No. It is completely incorrect. It has been a common error for years. It doesn't matter how many times it's repeated - it will continue to be wrong.

 

[roddor]

Thank you for your prompt answer emsr2d2

I just became a member and this was my first participation.
And also thanks for your welcome! ​

 

[Barb_D]

Welcome. (For future posts, you can just click the thank button.)

 

[Tdol]

Another similar error is to use could of seen instead of could have seen. In both cases the words sound similar, but they are still mistakes.

 

[emsr2d2]

The same error is found in "would of", "could of", "should of", "might of".
The general thinking is that people hear "would've/could've/should've/might've" and assume that the second syllable is "of", not a contraction of "have".