then
Translation
then, at that time, next, in that case
Examples
First, I'll go to the store, then home.
First, I'll go to the shop, then home.
If you are hungry, then you should eat.
If you are hungry, then you should eat.
Life was different back then.
Life was different back then.
Grammar Patterns
..., then ... (next in order) I ate breakfast, then I went to work.
If ..., then ... (as a result) If it rains, then we will stay inside.
... back then (at that time in the past) Things were simpler back then.
Similar Words
Synonyms: next, afterward; Antonyms: now, before
Etymology
From Old English 'þanne', meaning 'at that time'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a timeline: 'now... and *then*...'. Be careful not to confuse it with 'than', used for comparisons.