Then

/ðɛn/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

At that time; at a specified time in the past or the future.

I will call you then.

As a consequence; as a result.

If you finish your homework, then you can watch TV.

In addition; besides.

We went to the park, and then we had ice cream.

In that case; under those circumstances.

If you're feeling sick, then you should rest.

Middle English, from Old English 'ðan'

and then

used to indicate additional aspects or events.

if then

used to express conditional situations.

back then

referring to a certain time in the past.

then again

used to make a qualification or counterpoint.

then and there

at that specific time and place.

now

at the present moment.

before

earlier than a specific time.

after

subsequent to a specific time.

consequently

as a result.

meanwhile

at the same time.

At that point

We said our goodbyes, and then it hit me.

Next up

Okay, it's time for the karaoke, then!