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.

then Meaning

Wordnet

then (n)

that time; that moment

Wordnet

then (s)

at a specific prior time

Wordnet

then (r)

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

in that case or as a consequence

at that time

Webster

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.

Webster

then (conj.)

Than.

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

Synonyms & Antonyms of then

Strongest

Synonyms:

• besides
• more
• either
• also

Strong

Synonyms:

• yet
• to-boot
• too
• as-well
• furthermore
• further
• in-the-bargain
• for-good-measure
• likewise
• again
• in-addition-to
• into-the-bargain
• what-s-more
• moreover
• additionally

Weak

Synonyms:

• withal
• on-top-of

FAQs About the word then

What is the meaning of 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

What are the synonyms of the word then

besides, more,either, also, yet, to boot, too, as well, furthermore, further

What are the antonyms of the word then

No antonyms found.

What is the usage of word then

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

First, I showered; then, I got dressed.

How to use the word then in a sentence?

The movie was boring, then it became exciting.

The sun was shining, then it started raining.