Spell Bee Word: then

Basic Details

Word: Then

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: A word used to refer to a specific time, often used to indicate what happens next in a sequence.

Synonyms: Next, afterwards, subsequently

Antonyms: Now, before, earlier

Idioms and Phrases

1. Now and then: Occasionally; not often. Example: "We go to the cinema now and then to watch new films."
2. Back then: At that time in the past. Example: "Back then, school was much different than it is today."

Usage Examples

Example 1: We finished dinner, and then we watched our favourite show together.

Example 2: She studied hard for her exams, and then she rewarded herself with a treat.

Example 3: If you finish your homework, then you can go out to play.

Fun Fact

The word "then" comes from Old English "þanne," which means "at that time" and has been used for centuries to help indicate the sequence of events.

Famous Quote

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." Buddha

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "then" mean?

a) A type of fruit
b) At that time
c) A kind of animal
d) A place

Answer: b) At that time

2. Which of these is a synonym of "then"?

a) Before
b) Next
c) Now
d) Earlier

Answer: b) Next

3. Which word is an antonym of "then"?

a) Hour
b) Next
c) Now
d) Tomorrow

Answer: c) Now

4. Which sentence uses "then" correctly?

a) I will drink water then.
b) She then said she would help me.
c) The dog then runs fast.
d) He is then happy.

Answer: b) She then said she would help me.

5. Which idiom means the same as "then" in a way?

a) Back then
b) Cut to the chase
c) Under the weather
d) Jumping the gun

Answer: a) Back then