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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
THEN has an 'E' for 'Time/Event'. THAN has an 'A' for 'Comparison'.
Quiz rápido
First, we will go to the museum, and ______ we will have lunch.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: then
Exemplos
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.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
every now and then
occasionally or sometimes
but then
used to introduce a contrasting fact
then and there
immediately at that place and time
Frequentemente confundido com
'Then' relates to time or sequence, whereas 'than' is used for making comparisons.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often write 'better then' when they should write 'better than' for comparisons.
Dica de memorização
THEN has an 'E' for 'Time/Event'. THAN has an 'A' for 'Comparison'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'thanne' or 'thonne', which is related to the demonstrative 'that'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
First, we will go to the museum, and ______ we will have lunch.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: then
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