then
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
Back then, things were very different.
natural
He said he’d call me; I’ll wait until then.
natural
First we eat, then we go to the park.
basic