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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Then three hours later they were still talking.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

Then, Neto hit a slump the first week of May this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

Then came a period of torment for Brau-Boirie.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Then Nonie called the number listed and put the phone on speaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Then I use my 4B pencil to create darker tones, increasing the contrast.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam