adverb

then

Translation

then, at that time, after that, in that case

I was living in London then.

First cook the onions, then add the garlic.

If it rains, then we'll stay inside.

(clause), then (clause) used to indicate a sequence of events First we went shopping, then we went home.

If (condition), then (result) used to show a consequence If you are tired, then you should rest.

at that time (at a specific point in the past) I didn't know you then.

Synonyms: afterwards, next, consequently; Antonyms: now.

From Old English 'þanne', 'þonne'. Related to 'that' and 'the'.

Rhymes with 'when'. 'When' asks the question, 'then' gives the time-related answer.