then

US /ðen/
UK /ðen/
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1.

at that time; at the time in question

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I was living in London then.
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He was a student then.
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at that timeat that momentat that pointat that stageat that junctureat that periodat that instantat that very momentat that very instantat that very point
2.

after that; next; afterwards

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First, we'll eat, then we'll go to the movies.
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She finished her work, then went home.
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afterwardsnextsubsequentlythereafterafter thatfollowing thatconsequentlyas a resultin consequenceaccordingly
3.

in that case; therefore

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If you're busy, then I'll leave.
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You want to succeed? Then work hard.
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thereforeconsequentlyaccordinglyas a resultin that casein that eventthat being sothat being the caseon that accountfor that reason
1.

used to introduce an additional remark or consequence

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He's taller than me, then.
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So you're coming, then?
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used to emphasize a consequence or conclusion

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The then president made a speech.
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The then current fashion was quite different.