Definition of "then"
Kid-friendly meaning of then, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "then" mean?
then (adverb) — at that time, or next after something else.
Example sentences using "then"
Grade K–2
I ate, then slept.
Grade 3–5
We finished our homework first and then went outside to play.
Grade 6–8
Back then, kids spent most afternoons outside playing tag, riding bikes, or building forts, since there were no phones or video games to compete for their attention after school.
Words that rhyme with "then"
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