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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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"My grandfather started this, then my father, and now it's my turn," the 49-year-old said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

You can call one of them like an Italian villa, and then there’s a couple other ones that are near the water that are going to be more modern.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I'm not convinced they will do it though, and if they end up going out of both competitions in the space of 10 days then the Liverpool fans are going to be even more disgruntled.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Khimberly was taken to Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys immediately after the incident, evaluated and then sent home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“Okay, okay, you’re gonna wait over that way for your order and then you can tell me if I’m a good cook or not. Any allergies?”

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.