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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“Back then, they had 30 cowboys who rode every day, seven days a week, doctoring cattle. I’ve got five,” the younger Nieto said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Until then, here’s how Dave Roberts is going to handle his catcher situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

But then this team has been a project years in the making.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

His grandparents had been putting money away to help him with the costs, but then he faced an unexpected bill.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

And then she asks for a detailed update.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

then

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