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then

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of THEN

in addition to what has been said <there's the cost of the car itself, and then there's the cost of insurance and maintenance>

Synonyms additionally, again, also, besides, either, further, furthermore, likewise, moreover, then, too, withal, yet

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