1. At that time: I was still in school then. Come at noon; I'll be ready then.2. Next in time, space, or order; immediately afterward: watched the late movie and then went to bed.3. In addition; moreover; besides: It costs $20, and then there's the sales tax to pay.4. Used after but to qualify or balance a preceding statement: The star was nervous, but then who isn't on the first night of a new play.5. In that case; accordingly: If traffic is heavy, then allow extra time.6. As a consequence; therefore: The case, then, is closed.
NOUN:
That time or moment: The bus leaves at four; until then let's walk.
ADJECTIVE:
Being so at that time: the then chairman of the board.
IDIOM:
then again From another standpoint; on the other hand: I need a vacation. Then again, so do my coworkers.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English thenne. See to- in Appendix I.
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