Is it longer then or longer than?
Hi, I have a quick question regarding word usage. Should I write "longer then" or "longer than" in the following context? For example, in a sentence like, "Sorry, but my work is taking longer than expected." Thank you!
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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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Is it longer then or longer than?
Hi
Just wondering do I write longer then or longer than expected
So in a sentence sorry but my work is taking longer ............. expected?
thanks
Jan 28, 2025
long, longer, longest
It is long
It is longer THAN that.
It is the longest
... basic grammar with regard to adjectives
So, 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...
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
Dec 30, 2024
The correct sentence would be "Sorry but my work is taking longer than expected".
" than " is generally used in sentences belonging to comparative degree.For example....
This pencil is longer THAN that.
Likewise
I 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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