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I'm taller than you were then

🇬🇧 UK //aɪm ˈtɔːl.ər ðən juː wɜːr ðen// 🇺🇸 US //aɪm ˈtɑːl.ɚ ðən juː wɜːr ðɛn//

Meaning of I'm taller than you were then

I am taller now than you were at a previous time.

In simple words: I am taller now than you were at that time.

I'm taller than you were then in a sentence

• When we were kids, I remember thinking, 'I'm taller than you were then.'
• Last year you said I was short, but I'm taller than you were then.
• At the reunion, I joked, 'I'm taller than you were then' to my old friend.
• He laughed and replied, 'True, you're taller than I was then!'
• Looking back at the photos, I'm definitely taller than you were then.

How to use I'm taller than you were then

Used to compare heights with someone in the past. Typically casual; avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone measuring heights then comparing them with a ruler.

Related words

Collocations with I'm taller than you were then

• taller than
• you were
• than before

Synonyms for I'm taller than you were then

• I surpass you in height
• I am more tall than you
• I exceed your height back then

Common mistakes with I'm taller than you were then

• Confusing the tense - using 'are' instead of 'were'.
• Incorrectly placing 'then' in the sentence.
• Using 'tall' instead of 'taller' for comparison.

Frequently asked questions about I'm taller than you were then

What does I'm taller than you were then mean?

I am taller now than you were at that time.

What is the definition of I'm taller than you were then?

I am taller now than you were at a previous time.

How do you use I'm taller than you were then in a sentence?

When we were kids, I remember thinking, 'I'm taller than you were then.'

Can you give another example of I'm taller than you were then?

Last year you said I was short, but I'm taller than you were then.

What are synonyms for I'm taller than you were then?

Common alternatives include I surpass you in height, I am more tall than you, I exceed your height back then.

What words go with I'm taller than you were then?

It commonly pairs with taller than, you were, than before.

What are common mistakes when using I'm taller than you were then?

Confusing the tense - using 'are' instead of 'were'. Incorrectly placing 'then' in the sentence. Using 'tall' instead of 'taller' for comparison.

How do you pronounce I'm taller than you were then?

US: //aɪm ˈtɑːl.ɚ ðən juː wɜːr ðɛn//, UK: //aɪm ˈtɔːl.ər ðən juː wɜːr ðen//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'm taller than you were then?

Used to compare heights with someone in the past. Typically casual; avoid in formal contexts.