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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 8 years ago
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"He will be free then as well."

Hi all

I know "then" can mean "at that time" or "at the time in question". Could I use it in the following instance to refer to a time in the future?

A: Can you guys make it this Sunday?
B: I can. I spoke to John just then. He will be free then as well.

Thank you.

Best regards
PBF

  

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Peaceblinkfriend He will be free then as well. This use of "then" is correct (referring to this Sunday). Peaceblinkfriend I spoke to John just then.

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  • Peaceblinkfriend He will be free then as well.
  • This use of "then" is correct (referring to this Sunday).
  • Peaceblinkfriend I spoke to John just then.
  • This use of "then" is not right.
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PeaceblinkfriendHe will be free then as well.

This use of "then" is correct (referring to this Sunday).

PeaceblinkfriendI spoke to John just then.

This use of "then" is not right. My guess is that you mean "just now", i.e. a short time ago.

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