Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Then
then, adv. [also conj. < OE þanne.]
- Moreover; in addition.
- Yes; [of affirmation, emphasis, acceptance.]
- So; comparatively.
- Understandably; naturally; of course; on second thought.
- At that time.
- Subsequently; as a consequence.
- Next; after that.
- Phrase. “now and then”: periodically; once in a while; at one time or other.
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