American English
/ðɛn/
One syllable.
at the time being talked about, especially a past or future time
Practice out loudat the time being talked about, especially a past or future time
I lived in Boston then.
By then, we knew the answer.
Do not confuse then with than. Than is used when you compare two things.
back then · by then · until then
subject + verb + then
by then + subject + verb
after that; next in a series of actions or events
First, add the eggs, then mix everything.
She called me, and then she left.
first ..., then ... · and then · from then on
First, subject + verb; then, subject + verb
subject + verb, then + subject + verb
because of that situation; in that case
If you're tired, then go home.
You don't want coffee? Then I'll make tea.
if ... then ... · well then
if + subject + verb, then + subject + verb
holding a job or having a title at the time being discussed
The then president visited the city.
She met the then manager in 2018.
the then president · the then manager
the then + noun
at a time in the past
Back then, we didn't have smartphones.
before or at that time
By then, the store had closed.
starting at that time and continuing afterward
From then on, she took the bus.