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Which phrase is more correct?

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Paul 13, Nov 27, 2012.

Which sentence is correct?

Poll closed Dec 21, 2012.
  1. The report is due no later THEN Friday

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  2. The report is due no later THAN Friday

    88.0%
  1. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Calling all English "experts"... I had this big discussion today with my "coworker"... she seems to think the following sentence should be said one way, while I say it should be said another. What do you think? And Stitches better reply to this...
     
  2. pennphinfan

    pennphinfan Stelin Canez Arcade Scorz

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    it's than. i don't know the exact reasoning though haha

    edit: i believe it's because it's an indirect comparison, or something like that. anytime time you compare two things: "this car is lighter than that one" etc. so in this case you turn it in no later than friday
     
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  3. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    I'm not going to say which I feel is more correct because I don't want to sway anyone.. :shifty:
     
  4. pennphinfan

    pennphinfan Stelin Canez Arcade Scorz

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    here's a tip i got off a website: the word "THAN" has no synonyms. you can never replace it and have it make sense:

    http://grammarist.com/usage/than-then/
     
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  5. BlameItOnTheHenne

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    I thought this was obvious?
     
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  6. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    I thought so too... unfortunately for our 90 minute work debate I couldn't find concrete evidence of my correctness. I did find some nice legal writing that had 17 instances of "later than" and only one instance of "later then". The single mistake :lol:
     
  7. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    then is a measure of time
    than a measure of degree?
     
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  8. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    "Which phrase is correct?"

    That's the correct phrase.
     
  9. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    What was the pastor's favorite meat? Nun
     
  10. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    :pity:
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  11. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    yeah who knew that stick up your butt came with a grammar guide.
     
  12. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Spanglish
     
  13. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    Then indicates what comes after.

    Than is a comparison.

    When it comes to having sex with Lucky's mom I'll go first THEN Paul goes, because I'm better THAN Paul at having sex with Lucky's mom.
     
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  14. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    hahahahaha Oh you, always trying to pretend you like women.
     
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  15. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    Who is pretending? We all know your mom isn't a woman.
     
  16. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    Just because you don't understand what real families are supposed to be composed of,ol my two dads and a burro.
     
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  17. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    Don't be talking **** about my Uncle Burro...I know he can be an ***.......
     
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  18. 366vektorprime

    366vektorprime BAAAAANGGG!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Its Than. Here, you are comparing two instances- submission of report before and on/after friday. Then doesn't apply.
     

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