then (Meaning)

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then (n)

that time; that moment

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then (s)

at a specific prior time

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then (r)

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

in that case or as a consequence

at that time

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then (adv.)

At that time (referring to a time specified, either past or future).

Soon afterward, or immediately; next; afterward.

At another time; later; again.

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then (conj.)

Than.

In that case; in consequence; as a consequence; therefore; for this reason.

then Sentence Examples

  1. I was tired, then I decided to take a nap.
  2. First, I showered; then, I got dressed.
  3. The movie was boring, then it became exciting.
  4. The sun was shining, then it started raining.
  5. I ate breakfast, then I went to work.
  6. I brushed my teeth, then I flossed.
  7. He asked a question, then he waited for an answer.
  8. She opened the door, then she stepped inside.
  9. I drove to the store, then I bought some groceries.
  10. I turned on the light, then I closed the door.

FAQs About the word then

that time; that moment, at a specific prior time, subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors), in that case or as a consequence, at that

besides, also,either, more, what's more, too, to boot, additionally, as well, for good measure

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I was tired, then I decided to take a nap.

First, I showered; then, I got dressed.

The movie was boring, then it became exciting.

The sun was shining, then it started raining.