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by then

ADVERB

already

Synonyms

STRONGEST

before earlier once previously then

WEAK

as of now at present before now but now by now by that time by the time mentioned by this time even now formerly heretofore in the past just now now up to now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

Example Sentences

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McTominay was a Scotland player by then, capped in March 2018 against Costa Rica.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Wall Street is forecasting annual free cash flow will rise to CHF12.9 billion from CHF9.2 billion by then.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A year later she was appointed MBE for services to netball, which was presented to her by then Prince Charles, now King Charles III.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Experts who spoke to The Times say results from some of the most publicized and close contests will probably not be clear Tuesday night, though many races could be called by then.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I know by then they’ll have gotten the report from the temple, so they’ll know about what happened today.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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