then

adverb
UK: /ðen/
US: /ðen/

  1. At that time (in the past or future).

    1. I lived in London then. [ ] [ ]
    2. If it rains, then we will stay at home, and watch movies all day. [ ] [ ]

  2. Next; after that.

    1. We went to a restaurant, then to a club. [ ] [ ]
    2. Add the eggs, and then mix it well until you get smooth texture. [ ] [ ]

  3. In that case; therefore.

    1. If you are busy, then I will go alone. [ ] [ ]
    2. If the data is correct, then we can proceed with the analysis. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

afterward subsequently later next therefore thus
then noun

  1. At that time.

    1. I was younger then. [ ] [ ]
    2. Life was much simpler then, before the internet era. [ ] [ ]

  2. That time.

    1. Since then, I've learned a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. We hadn't seen each other from then, until we met by accident. [ ] [ ]
then conjunction

  1. Used to introduce the result of a condition.

    1. If you are ready, then let's go. [ ] [ ]
    2. Unless you follow the rules, then expect consequences. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "then" in English means: At that time (in the past or future)., Next; after that., In that case; therefore..

The phonetic transcription of "then" is /ðen/ in British English and /ðen/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "then": afterward, subsequently, later, next, therefore, thus.

Example usage of "then": "I lived in London then.". More examples on the page.