Then
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ðɛn/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Then is an adverb meaning (temporal location) At that time.
Meaning
(temporal location) At that time.
More Meanings
- (temporal location) Soon afterward.
- (sequence) Next in order of place.
- In addition; also; besides.
- (conjunctive) In that case.
- (sequence) At the same time; on the other hand.
- (UK, dialect, affirmation) Used to contradict an assertion.
- Being so at that time.
Example Sentences
He was happy then.
He fixed it, then left.
And the Canaanite was then in the land.
And then came an invitation to tonight's ball.
Synonyms for then
Depending on context, synonyms include subsequently, so, accordingly, concurrently, therewhile, ensuingly.
Antonyms for then
Common opposites include before, previously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include past, so, now, thereupon, than, after.
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