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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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Rather, it has reduced the balance sheet by waiting until the assets it holds mature and then not reinvesting the proceeds of the maturing assets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

It was only discovered when staff opened the shop at 09:00 on Tuesday - and then it had to be caught with a fishing net before it could be returned to a nearby burn.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“The insurance company doesn’t have to inspect the vehicle to make sure it’s been repaired. So they’ll just cash out and then move on,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

I mean, you’ll think of someone like S. E. Hinton who wrote this extraordinary quartet of books, but then really stopped writing.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

A sound guy turns a couple of dials, then gives a thumbs-up.

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