Then Meaning in English
word
/ˈðɛn/
THEN
/ðˈɛn/
then
Definition
Used to refer to a time in the past or future, to mean 'at that time'. It is also used to indicate what happens next or as a result.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a time adverb and conjunction. Often appears with sequences like 'first... then...' or in conditional sentences: 'If you do this, then that will happen.' Useful for storytelling and instructions.
Spanish: entonces - luego - despuésPortuguese (BR): então - depois - logoPortuguese (PT): então - depois - depoisChinese (Simplified): 然后 - 那么Chinese (Traditional): 然後 - 那麼Hindi: फिर - तबArabic: ثم - بعد ذلكBengali: তখন - তারপর - তখনইRussian: тогда - затемJapanese: そのとき - それからVietnamese: lúc đó - sau đó - khi đóKorean: 그때 - 그러고 나서Turkish: o zaman - sonraUrdu: پھر - تبIndonesian: lalu - kemudian - waktu itu
Example Sentences
I was tired; then I went to bed early.
basic
If it rains, then we will stay inside.
basic
If you’re busy now, call me then.
natural
He said he’d call me; I’ll wait until then.
natural
First we eat, then we go to the park.
basic
Back then, things were very different.
natural