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did it earlier then vs does it earlier then

The correct phrase is "did it earlier than." The use of "did" indicates a past action, while "then" should be replaced with "than" to indicate comparison. The incorrect phrase "does it earlier then" combines present tense with the incorrect use of "then."

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 723 views

did it earlier then

This phrase is incorrect. It combines past tense with the incorrect use of "then."

The correct phrase should be "did it earlier than." Use "did" for past actions and replace "then" with "than" for comparison.
  • But the fact remains that in 1877 he drew at least 34 topical baseball cartoons, and unless subsequent research unearths someone who did it earlier, then we ...
  • May 12, 2010 ... I stopped after about 8 weeks I would say...we did it earlier then a lot of people though, because we read about bpa in plastic being released ...
  • Jun 16, 2011 ... What is impressive about a 'No story' is the story of a young man learning about himself. He did it earlier then I and I'm not gay just to keep the ...
  • ... a private assessment wish I did it earlier then she did go through the nhs assessment and at 13yrs she was officially dx with acute aspergers ...

Alternatives:

  • did it earlier than

does it earlier then

This phrase is incorrect. It combines present tense with the incorrect use of "then."

The correct phrase should be "did it earlier than." Use "did" for past actions and replace "then" with "than" for comparison.

Alternatives:

  • did it earlier than

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