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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Meanwhile, first the phonograph and then the radio revolutionized home entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal

As long as you understand that, then go right ahead, else avoid it like the plague.

From The Wall Street Journal

He simply does what he wants, and if the courts tell him he can’t, only then might he consider pulling back.

From Salon

"If they fail - wittingly or unwittingly - then the situation will remain in the 'managed rivalry' bucket," he says.

From BBC

"I predict Pakistan will score 180 and then get India out for 140. I want a Sri Lanka v Pakistan final in Colombo."

From Barron's