Search results for 'then':

then adverb 1 at that time. 2 soon or immediately after that • I looked at him, then turned away. 3 in that case; that being so; as a necessary consequence • What would we do then? • If you're tired, then you should rest. 4 also; in addition • Then there's the cost to take into account. 5 used to continue a narrative after a break or digression • By the time she got to the top, then, it had started to snow. 6 used especially at the end of questions which ask for an explanation or opinion, etc, or which ask for or assume agreement • Your mind is made up, then? noun that time • But until then, I think you should stay away. adj being or acting at that time • the then Prime Minister. then and there at that very time and on that very spot.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon thonne.