then

Then is defined as at that time or soon afterward.

(adverb)

An example of then is in the phrase "then we had" which shows the order of what was eaten in the sentence "First we had an appetizer and then we had our entrees."

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See then in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

  1. at that time: he was young then
  2. soon afterward; next in time: he took his hat and then left
  3. next in order: first comes alpha and then beta
  4. in that case; therefore; accordingly: used with conjunctive force: if it rains, then there will be no picnic
  5. besides; moreover: he likes to walk, and then it's good exercise
  6. at another time or at other times: used as a correlative with now, sometimes, etc.: now it's warm, then freezing

Origin: ME: see than

adjective

of that time; being such at that time: the then director

noun

that time: by then, they were gone

See then in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
  1. At that time: I was still in school then. Come at noon; I'll be ready then.
  2. Next in time, space, or order; immediately afterward: watched the late movie and then went to bed.
  3. In addition; moreover; besides: It costs $20, and then there's the sales tax to pay.
  4. Used after but to qualify or balance a preceding statement: The star was nervous, but then who isn't on the first night of a new play.
  5. In that case; accordingly: If traffic is heavy, then allow extra time.
  6. As a consequence; therefore: The case, then, is closed.
noun
That time or moment: The bus leaves at four; until then let's walk.
adjective
Being so at that time: the then chairman of the board.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English thenne; see to- in Indo-European roots

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