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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Only to then find out that the platforms will be just as big as your feet, and spinning!

From Space Scoop

Pfizer would then plow some of that money back into the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The British then effectively took control of the entire country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harrison then made California a principal originator of the hybridization of Eastern and Western music.

From Los Angeles Times

A pause, then Dr. Wong continued, “What are your plans after that?”

From Salon