Definitions

then

[then] / ðɛn /

ADVERB

before; at another time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

again formerly later next suddenly

WEAK

all at once anon at that instant at that moment at that point at that time before long on that occasion soon after thereupon when years ago

Antonyms

STRONGEST

earlier

ADVERB

therefore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

so thus

WEAK

accordingly consequently ergo from that time from then on from there on hence thence thenceforth thereupon whence

Example Sentences

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THE SURPRISE, THEN, is just how beautiful this approach can be.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2020

THEN, after all this, he started a Gchat apology thread.

From Slate • Jul. 28, 2020

THEN: During Watergate, the Senate held televised hearings that served to turn public opinion against Nixon, and he eventually resigned before a formal vote by the full House.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2019

THEN: This May 29, 1913, print, looking west along Main Street and damaged as if run over by one of the parading flivvers, comes from the scrapbook of Bothell pioneer Carlton Ericksen.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2019

THEN: The camera moves farther and farther away from the pair.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

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