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Webster 1913 Edition
Then
1.
At that time (referring to a time specified, either past or future).
And the Canaanite was
then
in the land. Gen. xii. 6.
Now I know in part; but
then
shall I know even as also I am known. 1 Cor. xiii. 12.
2.
Soon afterward, or immediately; next; afterward.
First be reconciled to thy brother, and
then
come and offer thy gift. Matt. v. 24.
3.
At another time; later; again.
One while the master is not aware of what is done, and
then
in other cases it may fall out to be own act. L’Estrange.
By then
. (a)
By that time.
(b)
By the time that.
[Obs.]
But that opinion, I trust,
by then
this following argument hath been well read, will be left for one of the mysteries of an indulgent Antichrist. Milton.
☞ Then is often used elliptically, like an adjective, for then existing; as, the then administration.
Then
,c
onj.
1.
Than.
[Obs.]
Spenser.
2.
In that case; in consequence; as a consequence; therefore; for this reason.
If all this be so,
then
man has a natural freedom. Locke.
Now,
then
, be all thy weighty cares away. Dryden.
Syn. – Therefore.
Then
, Therefore
. Both these words are used in reasoning; but therefore takes the lead, while then is rather subordinate or incidental. Therefore states reasons and draws inferences in form; then, to a great extent, takes the point as proved, and passes on to the general conclusion. “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God.” Rom. v. 1.
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Rom. x. 17.
Webster 1828 Edition
Then
THEN
, adv.1.
At that time, referring to a time specified, either past or future. And the Canaanite was then in the land. Gen.12.
That is, when Abram migrated and came into Canaan.
Now I know in part, but then shall I know even as I am known. 1 Cor.12.
2.
Afterward; soon afterward or immediately. First be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Matt.5.
3.
In that case; in consequence. Gal.3. Job.3. If all this be so, then man has a natural freedom.
4.
Therefore; for this reason. Now then be all thy weighty cares away.
5.
At another time; as now and then, at one time and another.6.
That time. Till then we knew
The force of those dire arms?