The difference between Then and Therefore
When used as adverbs, then means at that time, whereas therefore means for that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
Then is also noun with the meaning: that time.
Then is also adjective with the meaning: being so at that time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Then and Therefore
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Then as an adverb (temporal location):
At that time.
Examples:
"He was happy then."
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Then as an adverb (temporal location):
Soon afterward.
Examples:
"He fixed it, then left."
"Turn left, then right, then right again, then keep going until you reach the service station."
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Then as an adverb (sequence):
Next in order; in addition.
Examples:
"There are three green ones, then a blue one."
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Then as an adverb (conjunctive):
In that case.
Examples:
"If it’s locked, then we’ll need the key."
"Is it 12 o'clock already? Then it's time for me to leave."
"You don't like potatoes? What do you want me to cook, then?"
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Then as an adverb (sequence):
At the same time; on the other hand.
Examples:
"That’s a nice shirt, but then, so is the other one."
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Then as an adverb (UK, dialect, affirmation):
Used to contradict an assertion.
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Then as an adjective:
Being so at that time.
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Then as a noun:
That time
Examples:
"It will be finished before then."
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Therefore as an adverb (conjunctive):
For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
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Therefore as an adverb (conjunctive):
Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
Examples:
"Traditional values will always have a place, therefore they will never lose relevance."