Is it longer then or longer than?

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HiJust wondering do I write longer then or longer than expectedSo in a sentence sorry but my work is taking longer ............. expected?thanks

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It would be "longer than" because you use than when comparing things or choosing things. For example, 1) he is heavier than ___ (comparing), 2) Rather than walk, I prefer to ride (choosing). Then is used for referencing times, generally. For example,1) I went shopping and then I ate dinner. Or 2) We were waiting for an hour and then the bus came. I hope this helps you a little.

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Longer than expected. Never NEVER write "longer then expected".

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longer than

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long, longer, longestIt is longIt is longer THAN that.It is the longest... basic grammar with regard to adjectivesSo, in ''longer **** expected''I'd expect to have used ''than'' rather than ''then''.THEN is usually used as a LINK word in cases like:I took a bus to town, then took a train to London, then took a taxi to my lover's lair...

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I always feel bad when I skip a long question,so I tend to at least run over the text just to know what's going on in the question

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The correct sentence would be "Sorry but my work is taking longer than expected".

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" than " is generally used in sentences belonging to comparative degree.For example....This pencil is longer THAN that.LikewiseI write no longer THAN expected." than " usually refers to the time of an any action.For instance...........The dreadful accident occured in our town but THEN I was not present in our town. Thanks.

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Than

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Longer than:)

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