What's the difference between then and when?

Then


Definition:

  • (adv.) At that time (referring to a time specified, either past or future).
  • (adv.) Soon afterward, or immediately; next; afterward.
  • (adv.) At another time; later; again.
  • (conj.) Than.
  • (conj.) In that case; in consequence; as a consequence; therefore; for this reason.

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When


Definition:

  • (adv.) At what time; -- used interrogatively.
  • (adv.) At what time; at, during, or after the time that; at or just after, the moment that; -- used relatively.
  • (adv.) While; whereas; although; -- used in the manner of a conjunction to introduce a dependent adverbial sentence or clause, having a causal, conditional, or adversative relation to the principal proposition; as, he chose to turn highwayman when he might have continued an honest man; he removed the tree when it was the best in the grounds.
  • (adv.) Which time; then; -- used elliptically as a noun.

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