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Meaning of Then
The primary meaning of the word "Then" is to indicate a point in time, either past, present, or future, often used to show a sequence of events or a cause-and-effect relationship.
Etymology of Then
The word "Then" comes from Old English "þonne", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "þan", and the Proto-Indo-European root "to-", which carries a sense of direction or movement
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to indicate time, sequence, and consequence
Synonyms
next
subsequently
afterwards
later
then
at that time
at that point
following that
after that
in that case
consequently
as a result
thereby
thus
hence
therefore
whereupon
subsequently
in the aftermath
in the wake
next in line
in turn
sequentially
successively
after which
at which point
when
at the time
during that time
meanwhile
in the meantime
previously
beforehand
prior to
earlier
before
prior
preceding
antecedently
formerly
heretofore
erstwhile
once
formerly
in the past
at an earlier time
at a previous time
hitherto
theretofore
until now
up to now
up to then
until then
beforehand
before then
prior to that
at an earlier stage
at a previous stage
Definitions
- Used to indicate a point in time, either past, present, or future
- Used to indicate a consequence or a result of something
- Used to add a comment or an explanation to a previous statement
- Used to indicate a change in circumstances or a new development
Usage Examples
- I will finish my homework, and then I will watch TV
- If it rains, then we will stay indoors
- I was tired, so then I went to bed
- We will have dinner, and then we will go to the movies
- If you study hard, then you will pass the exam
Antonyms
now
currently
presently
at present
at this time
at this moment
simultaneously
at the same time
meanwhile
at the same instant
never
not ever
not at all
previously
beforehand
prior to
earlier
before
prior
preceding
antecedently
formerly
heretofore
erstwhile
once
formerly
in the past
at an earlier time
at a previous time
hitherto
theretofore