Then

Synonyms of then

• subsequently
• next
• afterward

Antonyms of then

• prior
• before
• first

Collocations of then

back then

Frequency: 80 %

Back then, life was simpler.

and then

Frequency: 75 %

She finished her work, and then she went home.

since then

Frequency: 70 %

Since then, she had not spoken to him.

even then

Frequency: 60 %

Even then, he refused to give up.

by then

Frequency: 50 %

By then, it was too late to change anything.

Idiomatic Expressions for then

• Phrase: If the shoe fits, wear it
  Meaning: If a criticism or comment applies to you, then you should accept it as true.
  Usage: I didn't mean to offend you, but if the shoe fits, wear it.