then
/ðɛn/
adjective
- Existing or happening at that time.
- The then president gave a famous speech.
- The then rules allowed students to leave early.
- My then boss taught me a lot about business.
adverb
- At that time in the past or future.
- We will finish the project by Friday; we can celebrate then.
- I was living in Chicago back then.
- She was much younger then.
- Next in time or order; after that.
- First mix the flour and sugar, then add the eggs.
- We stopped for lunch and then continued our drive.
- He finished his homework and then went outside to play.
- In that case; therefore; as a result.
- You forgot your keys? Then you'll have to wait for your sister.
- She studied hard; then it's no surprise she passed.
- If you don't like the soup, then don't eat it.
- Used to add something to what you have just said.
- The movie was funny, and then the ending was surprisingly sad.
- He's a talented musician, and then he's also a great writer.
- It's a nice house, and then there's the beautiful garden too.
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noun
- That time (used in phrases like 'by then', 'since then', 'until then').
- She moved away in 2010, and I haven't seen her since then.
- I'll see you next week; until then, take care.
- By then, the store will be closed.