Then

usgb/ðen/
adverb

At that time.

She was very young then.
Visual representation of "then" - at that time

Often appears as...

  • even then
  • up until then
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Visual representation of "then"
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Time Reflection

Use 'then' to reflect on the past from the current perspective.

Illustration for Time Reflection
I didn't understand it then, but now it's clear.
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Historical Context

When describing history, 'then' sets the scene for what was happening at a specific time.

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Then, in the 1920s, jazz exploded in popularity.
Visual representation of the word "Then"

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