How and when to use THAN and THEN

Than and then are two separate words.

THAN is used when making comparisons.

Italy is smaller than the USA. The USA is smaller than Canada.

Other than his love for football, Massimo has no interests.

The price of gasoline is lower than it was yesterday.

Stefania plays the piano better than I do.

THEN

1) Indicates time or a sequence of events.

I ate a salad, then a pizza, then some chocolate cake, and then I took a nap.

Will Nicola be home at noon? I’ll call him then.

2) Meaning therefore, in that case

I’m hungry! Then eat something.

If you want to go, then you’ll have to finish you’re homework.

What could be easier than that?