then
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
3 / 5I finished my homework and then I went to the park.
I completed my school assignments and after that I visited the park.
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.
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
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
I finished my homework and then I went to the park.
everydayI completed my school assignments and after that I visited the park.
The board will review the application; then, a final decision will be made.
formalThe committee will look at the request, and subsequently, they will decide.
If you don't like the food, then don't eat it.
informalIn the event that you dislike the meal, in that case, do not consume it.
The data was collected over three months; then, the researchers analyzed the trends.
academicInformation was gathered for a quarter of a year, and following that, the experts studied the patterns.
We will finalize the contract today and then begin the implementation phase.
businessWe are going to sign the legal agreement today and afterwards start the work process.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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' relates to time or sequence, whereas 'than' is used for making comparisons.
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often write 'better then' when they should write 'better than' for comparisons.
암기 팁
THEN has an 'E' for 'Time/Event'. THAN has an 'A' for 'Comparison'.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'thanne' or 'thonne', which is related to the demonstrative 'that'.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
First, we will go to the museum, and ______ we will have lunch.
정답!
정답은: then
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
subposful
C1Characterized 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
C1The 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
C1A 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
C1A 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
C1Characterized 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
C1A 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
C1To 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
C1Describes 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
C1Describes 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
C1To 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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