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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Then, after three days of evidence, the case suddenly ended.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Then there is Trump, who is expected to attend Game 3 and will almost certainly bring a different kind of attention to Madison Square Garden.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Then there are the workers: People who believe they are training their own replacements aren’t going to be enthusiastic partners in making it work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Then, while restating her support of White, Clark leveled a shot at fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Then he questions the people at the picnic tables.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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