conj. 1. Than. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. In that case; in consequence; as a consequence; therefore; for this reason. [ 1913 Webster ]

If all this be so, then man has a natural freedom. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

Now, then, be all thy weighty cares away. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. [ Originally the same word as than. See Than. ] 1. At that time (referring to a time specified, either past or future). [ 1913 Webster ]

And the Canaanite was then in the land. Gen. xii. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]

Now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 Cor. xiii. 12. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Soon afterward, or immediately; next; afterward. [ 1913 Webster ]

First be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Matt. v. 24. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. At another time; later; again. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

By then. (a) By that time. (b) By the time that. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Now and then. See under Now, adv. --
Till then, until that time; until the time mentioned. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Then is often used elliptically, like an adjective, for then existing; as, the then administration. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. At that time; then; in those days; -- correlative to nowadays. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Anat.) (a) The palm of the hand. (b) The prominence of the palm above the base of the thumb; the thenar eminence; the ball of the thumb. Sometimes applied to the corresponding part of the foot. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;. ] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the thenar; corresponding to thenar; palmar. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Named after the French chemist, L. J. Thénard. ] (Min.) Anhydrous sodium sulphate, a mineral of a white or brown color and vitreous luster. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. [ OE. thenne, thanne, and (with the adverbal -s; see -wards) thennes, thannes (hence thens, now written thence), AS. ðanon, ðanan, ðonan; akin to OHG. dannana, dannān, danān, and G. von dannen, E. that, there. See That. ] 1. From that place. “Bid him thence go.” Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

When ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Mark vi. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ It is not unusual, though pleonastic, to use from before thence. Cf. Hence, Whence. [ 1913 Webster ]

Then I will send, and fetch thee from thence. Gen. xxvii. 45. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. From that time; thenceforth; thereafter. [ 1913 Webster ]

There shall be no more thence an infant of days. Isa. lxv. 20. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. For that reason; therefore. [ 1913 Webster ]

Not to sit idle with so great a gift
Useless, and thence ridiculous, about him. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Not there; elsewhere; absent. [ Poetic ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. From that time; thereafter. [ 1913 Webster ]

If the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing. Matt. v. 13. [ 1913 Webster ]

This word is sometimes preceded by from, -- a redundancy sanctioned by custom. Chaucer. John. xix. 12. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. From that time onward; thenceforth. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. From that place. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]