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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Since then, you have been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s best if everyone agrees on the meals beforehand, how much they are willing to spend, and then one person actually goes to buy the groceries.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Even then the Spurs had a chance to win, until Anunoby’s leaping put back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Little wonder there was a desire from Sir Keir to get on with doing big stuff before then, if at all possible.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

We will head east until we hit the trail, then follow it to the Red River.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

then

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