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THEN

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, conj., adj.)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Then.

How to pronounce then:

US

Then - as a noun

That time; that moment

Example: "We will arrive before then"

Then - as an adverb

Subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

Example: "Then he left"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
and soso2

In that case or as a consequence

Example: "If he didn't take it, then who did?"

At that time

Example: "I was young then"

Then - as an adjective satellite

At a specific prior time

Example: "The then president"

Then - as a conjunction

Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.

Example: "She's taller than i am;  she found his advice more witty than helpful;  we have less work today than we had yesterday;  we had no choice than to return home"

(obsolete outside dialectal, usually used with for) because; for.

Then - as an adjective

Being so at that time.

Example Sentences

"I will study for the exam and then go to bed."
"First, complete your tasks, and then you can play."
"She finished her work, and then she left the office."
"He asked for directions, and then he continued on his way."
"We ate dinner, and then we watched a movie."
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Word Game Points

Is THEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, then is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is THEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, then is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is THEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, then is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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