Then Definition
then
adverb
- subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors); "then he left"; "go left first, then right"; "first came lightning, then thunder"; "we watched the late movie and then went to bed"; "and so home and to bed"
- in that case or as a consequence; "if he didn't take it, then who did?"; "keep it then if you want to"; "the case, then, is closed"; "you've made up your mind then?"; "then you'll be rich"
- at that time; "I was young then"; "prices were lower back then"; "science as it was then taught"
adjective
- at a specific prior time; "the then president"
noun
- that time; that moment; "we will arrive before then"; "we were friends from then on"
"Then" in song lyrics
See how then is used in real songs:
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"Uh you got the flyer already then?"
2Mex f/ Awol One — Only as Good as Goodbye -
"End of the beginning and then"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind -
"I want it now, I get it then"
50/50 Twin f/ Paul Wall, Chamillionaire — Ballin' is a Habit
Words that rhyme with then
Usage tips for "then"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "then" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for then to find words that pair well.