what then

adverb
UK: /wɒt ðen/
US: /wʌt ðen/

  1. Used to ask about the result or consequence of something.

    1. If it rains, what then will we do?
    2. He refuses to cooperate; what then is our next course of action, given the circumstances?

  2. Expressing a challenge or defiance toward a statement or situation.

    1. So you disagree; what then I'm still going.
    2. The project might fail; what then does it not at least prove we tried our best?

Synonyms

so therefore thus consequently
what then conjunction

  1. Used to introduce a question that follows logically from what has just been said.

    1. We can't go there. What then?
    2. If the plan falls through, what then do we propose as an alternative solution?
what then interjection

  1. An expression of mild surprise, curiosity, or challenge.

    1. What then? I didn't expect that.
    2. So, you think you're better than me, what then proves it in reality?

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "what then" in English means: Used to ask about the result or consequence of something., Expressing a challenge or defiance toward a statement or situation..

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

Synonyms for "what then": so, therefore, thus, consequently.

Example usage of "what then": "If it rains, what then will we do?". More examples on the page.