Pronunciation: /ðɛn/
adverb at that time; at the time in question
A1 I woke up, then I brushed my teeth.
A2 She finished her homework, then she went to bed.
B1 He cooked dinner, then he set the table.
B2 After the meeting, they went for lunch, then they returned to work.
C1 The project was completed, then the team celebrated their success.
C2 The negotiation process was long and intense, then an agreement was finally reached.
conjunction used to introduce a logical conclusion or sequence of events
A1 I woke up early, then I had breakfast.
A2 She finished her homework, then she went to bed.
B1 I studied for my exam, then I took a break.
B2 He applied for the job, then he prepared for the interview.
C1 The company launched a new product, then they saw an increase in sales.
C2 The team completed the project, then they celebrated their success.
formal First, gather all the necessary materials, then proceed to follow the instructions carefully.
informal Let's grab some lunch, then we can decide what to do next.
slang I aced my exam, then I treated myself to some ice cream.
figurative She took a leap of faith, then watched as her dreams began to unfold.
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more then
most then
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will then
have thened
is thening
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very then
to then
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