A1 adverb 중립 #72 가장 일반적인

then

/ðɛn/

Used to refer to a specific point in time in the past or future, or to indicate that one event happens immediately after another in a sequence. It can also be used to mean 'in that case' or 'therefore' when following a condition.

예시

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1

I finished my homework and then I went to the park.

I completed my school assignments and after that I visited the park.

2

The board will review the application; then, a final decision will be made.

The committee will look at the request, and subsequently, they will decide.

3

If you don't like the food, then don't eat it.

In the event that you dislike the meal, in that case, do not consume it.

어휘 가족

부사
then
형용사
then
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암기 팁

THEN has an 'E' for 'Time/Event'. THAN has an 'A' for 'Comparison'.

빠른 퀴즈

First, we will go to the museum, and ______ we will have lunch.

정답!

정답은: then

예시

1

I finished my homework and then I went to the park.

everyday

I completed my school assignments and after that I visited the park.

2

The board will review the application; then, a final decision will be made.

formal

The committee will look at the request, and subsequently, they will decide.

3

If you don't like the food, then don't eat it.

informal

In the event that you dislike the meal, in that case, do not consume it.

4

The data was collected over three months; then, the researchers analyzed the trends.

academic

Information was gathered for a quarter of a year, and following that, the experts studied the patterns.

5

We will finalize the contract today and then begin the implementation phase.

business

We are going to sign the legal agreement today and afterwards start the work process.

어휘 가족

부사
then
형용사
then

자주 쓰는 조합

back then at that time in the past
since then from that time until now
until then up to that specific time
just then at that exact moment
and then and after that

자주 쓰는 구문

every now and then

occasionally or sometimes

but then

used to introduce a contrasting fact

then and there

immediately at that place and time

자주 혼동되는 단어

then vs than

'Then' relates to time or sequence, whereas 'than' is used for making comparisons.

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사용 참고사항

At the A1 level, focus on using 'then' to connect two actions in order. It is most commonly placed at the beginning of a second clause or sentence.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often write 'better then' when they should write 'better than' for comparisons.

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암기 팁

THEN has an 'E' for 'Time/Event'. THAN has an 'A' for 'Comparison'.

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어원

Derived from the Old English 'thanne' or 'thonne', which is related to the demonstrative 'that'.

문법 패턴

Used as a sentence connector to show sequence. Used after 'if' in conditional sentences. Can function as an adjective meaning 'at that time' (e.g., the then-president).

빠른 퀴즈

First, we will go to the museum, and ______ we will have lunch.

정답!

정답은: then

관련 단어

subposful

C1

Characterized by having an underlying purpose or a secondary, subtle intention that supports a main goal. It describes actions, statements, or strategies that contain a hidden layer of meaning or a subordinate objective that is not immediately obvious.

abcognacy

C1

The state of being unaware or lacking knowledge about a specific subject, situation, or fact. It describes a condition of non-recognition or a gap in cognitive awareness, often used in technical or specialized academic contexts.

transdynary

C1

A noun denoting a person or entity that bridges, operates across, or transcends multiple dynamic systems, power structures, or cycles of influence. It describes a connector who facilitates transitions and maintains stability while navigating between distinct, often conflicting, organizational or social hierarchies.

recredive

C1

A person who yields, backslides, or returns to a previous undesirable habit or state of mind. In specialized or archaic contexts, it refers to an individual who recants their beliefs or fails to uphold a commitment.

obdomance

C1

Characterized by an unyielding, persistent, and often stubborn refusal to change one's opinion, position, or course of action. It describes a state of being firmly resistant to external influence or logical persuasion.

adpulsward

C1

A technical or archaic term referring to a directional movement, inclination, or pull toward a central pulsating source or point of attraction. It describes the state of being driven forward or inward toward a specific impulse or signal.

underlaudency

C1

To fail to provide sufficient praise, recognition, or acclaim to an achievement or individual that deserves significantly more credit. This verb describes the act of downplaying or neglecting the merit of a noteworthy contribution.

semifidor

C1

Describes an individual or entity that exhibits only partial loyalty or a hesitant, non-committal stance toward a cause or person. It implies a state of being cautiously supportive without offering full commitment or total trust.

oververbery

C1

Describes language, writing, or speech that is excessively wordy or redundant to the point of being tedious. It refers to the habit of using more words than necessary, often obscuring the intended message with unnecessary fluff.

hypertheist

C1

To attribute an absolute or extreme divine status to a person, concept, or entity, often exceeding the boundaries of traditional religious belief. It describes the act of elevating a subject to the level of a supreme, all-encompassing deity.

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