than vs though

than

adv
  • At that time; then. 

prep
  • introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates. 

conj
  • Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison. 

though

adv
  • Despite that; however. 

  • Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed. 

conj
  • Despite the fact that; although. 

How often have the words than and though occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )