then

/ðen/

Thân thiện

We will arrive before then.

Definition

1. 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.

2. Adjective:

   • Existing or being such at that time: Describes something as it was at a specific past time.

3. 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?

Học thuật

Adjective

1. at a specific prior time
   • the then president

Adverb

1. at that time
   • I was young then
   • prices were lower back then
   • science as it was then taught
2. in that case or as a consequence
   • if he didn't take it, then who did?
   • keep it then if you want to
   • the case, then, is closed
   • you've made up your mind then?
   • then you'll be rich
3. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
   • then he left
   • go left first, then right
   • first came lightning, then thunder
   • we watched the late movie and then went to bed
   • and so home and to bed

Noun

1. that time; that moment
   • we will arrive before then
   • we were friends from then on

Từ đồng nghĩa

• then
• so
• and so
• and then