Meaning & Definition of word "Then"

Then

/ðɛn/

1. At that time; at a specified time in the past or the future.
- Example: I will call you then.
2. As a consequence; as a result.
- Example: If you finish your homework, then you can watch TV.
3. In addition; besides.
- Example: We went to the park, and then we had ice cream.
4. In that case; under those circumstances.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: At that point

Example Sentence: We said our goodbyes, and then it hit me.

Meaning: Next up

Example Sentence: Okay, it's time for the karaoke, then!