then

🇺🇸 /ðen/ 🇬🇧 /ðen/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP500Oxford3000CEFR-A1
adverb
A1

at that time in the past or future

Back then, we didn't have smartphones, so we played outside more.

A1

next in order or time

First, mix the flour and eggs, then add the milk slowly.

A2

as a result or consequence

If it rains, then we will stay inside and watch a movie.

R

in addition to what was said

She finished her work, and then she had to help her brother with his homework.

R

to summarize what was just said

So then, the main points are to be on time and bring your own materials.

R

to start or end a conversation or statement

Okay then, let's begin the meeting now that everyone is here.

adjective
R

being the person in a role at that past time

The then mayor made that decision during the crisis.

translation

adv. at that time in the past or future; next in order or time; as a result or consequence; in addition to what was said; to summarize what was just said; to start or end a conversation or statement
adj. being the person in a role at that past time