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Then vs Then,

Both "then" and "then," are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Then" without a comma is used as an adverb to indicate time or sequence. On the other hand, "then," with a comma is used to introduce a clause or a consequence.

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Then

This is correct. "Then" is used as an adverb to indicate time or sequence.

Use "then" without a comma when you want to indicate a specific time or sequence of events.

Examples:

I will finish my homework and then go to bed.
She studied for her exam, and then she took a break.

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Then the whole family moved here.
Then please check here and initial there.
Then you should be more tolerant with them.
Then we will need larger accommodations.
Then the miracle the epidemic begins.
Then, he retreated into autism, ignoring everyone.
Then you are important person for me.
Then find for us those responsible.
Then I pulled down my skirt.
Then memory loss, some disorientation.
Then stop handing out sarcastic orders.
Then you could sneak safely away as planned.
Then Auntie Jane goes rogue again.
Then Klaus killed them for their betrayal.
Then Uncle Charlie came and everything changed.
Then do what's right next time.
Then there's less legal attractions.
Then the relationship started going badly.
Then that guy has some serious jealousy issues.
Then 6 weeks ago Eric reported Maya missing.

Alternatives:

next
after that
subsequently
following that
later

Then,

This is correct. "Then," with a comma, is used to introduce a clause or a consequence.

Use "then," with a comma when you want to introduce a clause or indicate a consequence.

Examples:

If you don't finish your work, then, you won't get paid.
She didn't study for the test; then, she failed.

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At first the water seemed blue, then gray. 5. next in order of place: Standing beside Charlie is my uncle, then my cousin, then my brother. 6. in addition; besides ...
Then is mainly an adverb, often used to situate actions in time. For example, you wake up in the morning and then have breakfast. It's also used in if … then ...
a (1) : in that case <take it, then, if you want it so much> (2) —used after but to qualify or offset a preceding statement <she lost the race, but then she never really ...
see definition of then. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. show. all, adverb. adv before; at another time; adv therefore. prev next. again. Relevance. Relevance ...

Alternatives:

in that case
therefore
as a result
consequently
hence

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