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Definition & Meaning of "then"in English

then
01

at a specific point or period in time previously mentioned 

then definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Examples
She was a student then, but now she's a professor. 
Examples
She finished her meal then went for a walk. 
03

used to indicate a logical consequence or result 

Examples
If you're going to the store, then could you pick up some milk? 
3.1

as an inevitable result of a condition being met 

Examples
If the sides are equal, then the triangle is equilateral. 
04

used to introduce additional information or consideration 

Examples
She has a high-paying job, and then there are the bonuses. 
05

used to provide a counterpoint or a reconsideration 

Examples
She didn't pass the test, but then, she didn't study. 
06

used to indicate a conclusion or inference, often used at the end of sentences 

Examples
So, you've made up your mind then. 
07

used to restate or summarize information previously mentioned 

Examples
Then, the reason for the delay was bad weather. 
08

used to mark the end of a discussion 

Examples
See you later, then. 
Then
01

a specific point or time in the past 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
thens
Examples
We met at a conference, and we stayed in touch since then. 
01

relating to a specific time in the past or to someone or something at that time 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The then leader of the country made a significant decision. 
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