then

then: then [ ðen ] function word ***

Then can be used in the following ways:

as an adverb:

I was still at school then.

as an adjective (only before a noun):

the then prime minister, Harold Wilson

1. ) at that time

a ) at a particular time in the past or in the future:

Did you hear him when he left the house? Yes, I heard him then and when he came back.

a political refugee who was then living in the United States

until/since/by/before then: I can see you next weekend. Can you wait until then?

Back in 1950 Bourton was a sleepy little village, but things have changed a lot since then.

b ) used for referring to the person who had a particular job or position at a particular time in the past:

the then president/governor/owner etc.: the then Secretary of State, Warren Christopher

My grandfather rented 120 Church Street from the then owners, W. Collins and Sons.

2. ) happening next used for introducing the next thing that happens:

He glanced quickly at Sally and then looked away again.

Add the numbers together first then multiply.

First Lewis will give a TV interview. Then comes the main news conference.

3. ) as a result

a ) SPOKEN used at the end of a question when you think something must be true because of what has just been said:

We went to the same school. You're old friends then?

You're not angry with me, then?

b ) used for saying what the result must be if something is true:

He won't resign. Then we'll have to force him to leave.

if...then: If no one else is willing, then I'll have to do the job myself.

c ) LITERARY used when you are stating the result of the events you have been describing:

This, then, was the problem that faced him he could not do his duty without betraying his friends.

4. ) used for showing agreement SPOKEN used at the end of a conversation for showing that you think something has been agreed on:

All right then, I'll see you back at the hotel.

So that's agreed then dinner for eight on Christmas Day.

now then/right then/okay then

used for getting someone's attention when you are starting to talk about something new:

Now then, I want to ask you all a serious question.

Right then, are we ready to start?

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Synonyms:

At that time / Afterwards, afterward, soon afterward / Therefore, for this reason, on that account / At another time, hereafter, sooner or later / That time, In that case, in consequence, therefore

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Then — ([th][e^]n), adv. [Originally the same word as than. See {Than}.] 1. At that time (referring to a time specified, either past or future). [1913 Webster] And the Canaanite was then in the land. Gen. xii. 6. [1913 Webster] Now I know in part; but… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Then — Then, conj. 1. Than. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. In that case; in consequence; as a consequence; therefore; for this reason. [1913 Webster] If all this be so, then man has a natural freedom. Locke. [1913 Webster] Now, then, be all thy… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Then — is a common adverb in English, indicating the apodosis of a conditional sentence. It is never equivalent to or synonymous with the conjunction than (although in a small number of accents the two may be considered homophones) nor the adjective… … Wikipedia
then — I. adverb Etymology: Middle English than, then then, than, from Old English thonne, thænne; akin to Old High German denne then, than, Old English thæt that Date: before 12th century 1. at that time 2. a. soon after that ; next in order of time … New Collegiate Dictionary
then — See: AND THEN SOME, EVERY NOW AND THEN, NOW AND THEN … Dictionary of American idioms
then — See: AND THEN SOME, EVERY NOW AND THEN, NOW AND THEN … Dictionary of American idioms
Then and Now — may refer to:Music* Then Now (Asia album) , a 1990 album by the band Asia * Then and Now (The Who album), a 2004 compilation album by British band The Who * Then and Now (ELP), a 1998 album by Emerson, Lake and Palmer * Then and Now (Nik Kershaw… … Wikipedia
then and there — {adv. phr.} At that very time and place in the past; right then. * /He said he wanted his dime back then and there, so I had to give it to him./ Compare: IN ONE S TRACKS, ON THE SPOT, HERE AND NOW … Dictionary of American idioms
then and there — {adv. phr.} At that very time and place in the past; right then. * /He said he wanted his dime back then and there, so I had to give it to him./ Compare: IN ONE S TRACKS, ON THE SPOT, HERE AND NOW … Dictionary of American idioms
Then Came You — can refer to: *Then Came You (song), a 1974 hit single by Dionne Warwick and The Spinners . *Then Came You (album), a 1975 album by Dionne Warwick *Then Came You (TV Series), an ABC television comedy which aired in 2000 … Wikipedia
Then I was Guided (book) — Then I was guided is a book written by the Tunisian Muslim scholar Muhammad al Tijani.Al Tijani was formerly a Muslim of the Maliki denomination, but after a visit to Iraq, he started to study the Shia point of view. After some period, he… … Wikipedia

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