THEN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for THEN?

Need another word that means the same as “then”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “then” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Then” are: and so, so, in those days, next, after that, afterwards, subsequently, later, in addition, also, besides, as well, additionally, over and above that, moreover, furthermore, what's more, in that case, under those circumstances

Then as an Adverb

Definitions of "Then" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “then” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Used at the end of a sentence to emphasize an inference being drawn.
• At that time; at the time in question.
• In that case or as a consequence.
• Also; in addition.
• In that case; therefore.
• Used to finish off a conversation.
• After that; next; afterwards.
• Subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors.
• At that time.

Synonyms of "Then" as an adverb (19 Words)

additionally	Used to introduce a new fact or argument. Additionally 50 hours of practical experience will be necessary.
after that	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.
afterwards	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. The offender was arrested shortly afterwards.
also	In addition. A brilliant linguist he was also interested in botany.
and so	In the way indicated; (`thusly’ is a nonstandard variant.
as well	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
besides	In addition. I don t want to go to a restaurant besides we can t afford it.
furthermore	In addition. Computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time furthermore their quality is improving.
in addition	To or toward the inside of.
in that case	To or toward the inside of.
in those days	To or toward the inside of.
later	At a time in the near future; soon or afterwards. I ll see you later.
moreover	As a further matter; besides. Moreover statistics show that competition for places is growing.
next	At the time or occasion immediately following. Jo was the next oldest after Martin.
over and above that	Throughout a period of time.
so	Subsequently or soon afterward often used as sentence connectors. And so home and to bed.
subsequently	After a particular thing has happened; afterwards. The officer decided to stop and subsequently made an arrest.
under those circumstances	In or into a state of subordination or subjugation.
what's more	Comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent.

Usage Examples of "Then" as an adverb

• I was living in Cairo then.
• So you're still here then.
• See you in an hour then.
• Phoebe by then was exhausted.
• I'm paid a generous salary, and then there's the money I've made at the races.
• Well, that's okay then.
• Then he left.
• Go left first, then right.
• We watched the late movie and then went to bed.
• He accepted a peerage from the then Prime Minister, Edward Heath.
• If you do what I tell you, then there's nothing to worry about.
• First came lightning, then thunder.
• She won the first and then the second game.

Associations of "Then" (30 Words)

after	At a later or future time afterwards. Two hours after that.
afterward	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. It didn t happen until afterward.
backwards	In a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal. A step backwards for the economy.
behind	A kick that sends the ball over a behind line or a touch that sends it between the inner posts scoring one point. She slid inelegantly down a few steps on her behind.
belated	After the expected or usual time; delayed. A belated birthday card.
by	So as to pass a given point. A car flashed by on the other side of the road.
consequently	As a consequence. Flexible workers find themselves in great demand and consequently gain high salaries.
ensuing	Occurring afterwards or as a result. Ensuing events confirmed the prediction.
farther	To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage further is used more often than farther in this abstract sense. The application of the law was extended farther.
following	Immediately following in time or order. The following day.
future	Bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date. Future auxiliary.
hence	From that fact or reason or as a result used to introduce a logical conclusion hence adv from this place. Hence be gone.
hereby	By means of this. All such warranties are hereby excluded.
hitherto	Until now or until the point in time under discussion. Hitherto part of French West Africa Benin achieved independence in 1960.
late	Of a later stage in the development of a language or literature used especially of dead languages. Their late quarrel.
later	At some eventual time in the future. Later on it will be easier.
next	The next person or thing. The woman in the next room.
past	A verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past. Reporters dug into the candidate s past.
pluperfect	The pluperfect tense. He spoke with pluperfect precision.
posthumous	(of a child) born after the death of its father. He was awarded a posthumous Military Cross.
retrospective	An exhibition or compilation showing the development of an artist’s work over a period of time. Our survey was retrospective.
shortly	At a short distance. The book will appear shortly.
so	Subsequently or soon afterward often used as sentence connectors. The bird was about so long.
sometime	At some unspecified or unknown time. The Emperor Constantine used this speech sometime unto his bishops.
subsequently	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. The work was accepted for inclusion in the Paris Salon of 1880 and was subsequently sold to an important collector.
there	In that matter. There s a restaurant round the corner.
thereby	By that means or because of that. Students perform in hospitals thereby gaining a deeper awareness of the therapeutic power of music.
therefore	From that fact or reason or as a result used to introduce a logical conclusion therefore adv as a consequence. He was injured and therefore unable to play.
thus	From that fact or reason or as a result used to introduce a logical conclusion thus adv in the way indicated thusly is a nonstandard variant. The Ryder Cup is the highlight of Torrance s career thus far.
timing	The choice, judgement, or control of when something should be done. One of the secrets of cricket is good timing.