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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    afterwards next subsequently later then at that time following ensuing succeeding sequential consecutive later on soon after thereafter thence whereupon upon which in turn successively sequentially concurrently simultaneously meanwhile in the meantime during whilst while at the same time presently soon subsequently eventually ultimately nextly previously formerly earlier before prior to ahead of beforehand heretofore henceforth forthwith immediately instantly straight away directly in a moment in an instant promptly right away forth ensuingly after behind past later in time at a later time in a later stage subsequently to in due course in due time by and by in a while after a while when as soon as the moment once.

    Meaning of Then

    The primary meaning of "then" is to indicate a point in time, either past, present, or future, often used to show cause and effect, or to indicate a sequence of events.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate a point in time, especially in relation to another point or event: "I will meet you then".
    • Used to indicate a consequence or result: "If you don't study, then you will fail".
    • Used to indicate a change in circumstances or situation: "I used to like her, but then I got to know her better".

    Etymology of Then

    The word "then" originated from Old English "þanne", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "thaniz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European word "to-".
    Historically, "then" was used to indicate a point in time or a consequence, and its usage has evolved over time to include various shades of meaning, including temporal and causal relationships.

    Example Uses

    • I will finish my homework, and then I will watch TV.
    • If it rains, then we will stay indoors.
    • I didn't like the movie, but then I saw the sequel and it was great.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    now currently presently at present immediately instantly straight away already beforehand previously formerly earlier before prior to ahead of never not yet sooner before then prior hitherto heretofore hence thereby instead alternatively meanwhile in the meantime during whilst while at the same time simultaneously concurrently presently soon eventually ultimately nextly previously formerly earlier at a later time in a later stage.

    Related Nouns

    time moment instant second minute hour day week month year decade century millennium era period phase stage sequence series consequence result effect outcome aftermath interval duration span term date schedule timeline chronology calendar clock watch timer.

    Related Verbs

    happen occur take place come arrive reach meet join follow succeed ensue result arise emerge develop unfold progress proceed continue start begin commence initiate originate stem derive issue emanate flow proceed go move pass elapse lapse expire.

    Related Adjectives

    temporal timely punctual simultaneous concurrent sequential consecutive subsequent following succeeding next later previous former earlier prior anterior preceding introductory preliminary initial primary first next ensuing after later ultimate final last concluding terminating ending resultant consequent resultant effective causative conditional dependent related relevant associated connected.