Then — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb noun adjective /ˈt͟hen/

Meaning & Definition of Then

Then (adverb)

  1. at that time
  2. soon after that, next in order of time
  3. following next after in order of position, narration, or enumeration, being next in a series

Then (noun)

  1. that time

Then (adjective)

  1. existing or acting at or belonging to the time mentioned

Then (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in addition to what has been said

    "there's the cost of the car itself, and then there's the cost of insurance and maintenance"

    similar: additionally, again, also, besides, either, further, furthermore, likewise, more, moreover, too, withal, yet, as well, for good measure, in addition to, into the bargain, on top of, to boot, what's more

Related Entry: Now and then (adverb)

Now and then is a different word from Then. The synonyms below are for now and then, not for then.

  1. on some occasions

    "we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should"

    similar: here and there, now, occasionally, sometimes, at times, ever and anon, every now and then, from time to time, once in a while, on occasion
    related: intermittently, off and on, periodically, recurrently, infrequently, little, rarely, seldom, irregularly, sporadically, variously
    near: frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, usually, always, consistently, constantly, invariably, continually, continuingly, continuously, incessantly, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, endlessly, ever, interminably

Related Entry: Every now and then (phrase)

Every now and then is a different word from Then. The synonyms below are for every now and then, not for then.

  1. on some occasions

    "The family likes to take a vacation in France every now and then."

    "Every now and again the two friends quarrel but they never hold grudges."

    similar: here and there, now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, at times, ever and anon, from time to time, once in a while, on occasion
    related: intermittently, off and on, periodically, recurrently, infrequently, little, rarely, seldom, irregularly, sporadically, variously
    near: frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, usually, always, consistently, constantly, invariably, continually, continuingly, continuously, incessantly, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, endlessly, ever, interminably

Related Entry: Back (adverb)

Back is a different word from Then. The synonyms below are for back, not for then.

  1. earlier than the present time

    "that's longer back than I can remember"

    similar: ago, agone (archaic), since, syne (chiefly Scottish)
    opposite: hence

  2. toward the opposite direction

    "turned back for one last comment"

    similar: about, around, backward, round
    related: behind, down, downward, rearward, obversely, reversely, across, athwart, counter, counterclockwise, widdershins
    near: clockwise, deasil

  3. toward the rear

    "concert security asked the crowd to move back"

    similar: backward, rearward
    related: astern, sternforemost, anticlockwise (chiefly British), counterclockwise, left-handed, left-handedly, retrograde, reversely, widdershins
    opposite: ahead, along, forth, forward, forwards, on, onward
    near: before

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Then

The most common words with a similar meaning to Then:

additionally, again, also, besides, either, further, furthermore, likewise, more, moreover, too, withal, yet, as well, for good measure, in addition to, into the bargain, on top of, to boot, what's more

Origin & Etymology of Then

Middle English than, then then, than, from Old English thonne, thænne; akin to Old High German denne then, than, Old English thæt that

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Then

then and there, and then some, every now and then, now and then, but then, since then, there and then

Frequently Asked Questions about Then

What does "Then" mean?

"Then" means at that time. As an an adverb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: at that time.

What is another word for "Then"?

Other words for "Then" include additionally, again, also, besides, either, further, furthermore and likewise. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Then" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Then"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Then". Common alternatives include additionally, again, also, besides, either, further, furthermore, likewise, more and moreover.

How do you use "Then" in a sentence?

Examples of "Then" in a sentence: "there's the cost of the car itself, and then there's the cost of insurance and maintenance".

Is "Then" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Then" can be used as an adverb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Then"?

"Then" is pronounced /ˈt͟hen/.

What is the origin of the word "Then"?

"Then" comes from Middle English than, then then, than, from Old English thonne, thænne; akin to Old High German denne then, than, Old English thæt that. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Then" meaning "in addition to what has been said"?

When "Then" (adverb) means in addition to what has been said, synonyms include additionally, again, also, besides, either and further.