then
/ðen/
Definition
Adverb:
- At that time; at the time in question: Refers to a specific past or future moment previously mentioned or understood.
- After that; next; afterwards: Indicates the next event in a sequence.
- In that case; therefore; as a result: Used to introduce a logical conclusion or consequence based on what has just been stated.
Adjective:
- Existing or being such at that time: Describes something as it was at a specific past time.
Noun:
- That time; that moment: Refers to a specific point or period in time already mentioned.
Usage Examples
- Adverb (At that time):
- I was living in Paris then.
- Prices were much lower back then.
- Adverb (Next, afterwards):
- He finished his work and then went home.
- First, add the eggs. Then, stir in the flour.
- Adverb (Therefore, in that case):
- If you're not feeling well, then you should rest.
- "You don't agree?" "Then what is your solution?"
- Adjective:
- The then president made the announcement.
- She interviewed the then unknown actor.
- Noun:
- By then, it was too late to change plans.
- We were close friends from then on.
Advanced Usage
- "Now and then" / "Every now and then": Occasionally; from time to time.
- I like to go for a walk now and then.
- "But then (again)": Used to introduce a contrasting point or a mitigating consideration.
- The job is difficult. But then, the salary is excellent.
- "And then some": And even more; and a lot more.
- The repairs will cost a thousand dollars and then some.
Variants and Related Words
- There and then / Then and there: Immediately, on the spot.
- He accepted the offer there and then.
- Until then: Up to that time.
- Goodbye for now. I'll see you until then.
Synonyms
- Adverb (At that time): At that moment, at that point, in those days.
- Adverb (Next): Next, subsequently, afterward, later.
- Adverb (Therefore): Therefore, consequently, so, thus.
Related Phrases
- If...then...: A common logical or conditional structure.
- If it rains, then the event will be moved indoors.
- Then again: Used to introduce a different or opposing thought.
- I thought the movie was great. Then again, I love musicals.
Idioms
- Then and now: Comparing a past time with the present.
- This photo shows the city then and now.
- What then?: Used to ask about the consequence or next step.
- Suppose we fail? What then?
Adjective
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at a specific prior time
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the then president
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Adverb
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at that time
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I was young then
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prices were lower back then
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science as it was then taught
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in that case or as a consequence
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if he didn't take it, then who did?
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keep it then if you want to
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the case, then, is closed
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you've made up your mind then?
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then you'll be rich
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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then he left
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go left first, then right
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first came lightning, then thunder
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we watched the late movie and then went to bed
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and so home and to bed
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Noun
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that time; that moment
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we will arrive before then
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we were friends from then on
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