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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Meaning of 'then' = therefore or at that time

He was the director for internal affairs in 2001. As such, he was then responsible for resolving issues within the organization.

What does 'then' mean above? Does it mean "therefore"?
Or does it mean "at that time"?

Please advise. Thank you.
  

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Hi, He was the director for internal affairs in 2001. As such, he was then responsible for resolving issues within the organization. What does 'then' mean above?

  • Hi, He was the director for internal affairs in 2001.
  • As such, he was then responsible for resolving issues within the organization.
  • What does 'then' mean above?
  • Does it mean "therefore"?
  • Or does it mean "at that time"?
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Hi,
He was the director for internal affairs in 2001. As such, he was then responsible for resolving issues within the organization.

What does 'then' mean above? Does it mean "therefore"?

Or does it mean "at that time"?<<< This meaning. But it's a slightly unclear way to say i
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Thank you for your the answer.
CliveOr does it mean "at that time"? <<< This meaning. But it's a slightly unclear way to say it.
1. How should I rewrite my sentence to make it clear? Do I need to reposition 'then' somewhere else in my sentence?

2. Also, if I intend to mean 'therefore' or 'for that re
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Hi,

He was the director for internal affairs in 2001. As such, he was then responsible for resolving issues within the organization.Thank you for your the answer.

"Or does it mean "at that time"?<<< This meaning. But it's a slightly unclear way to say it."

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Thank you so much, Clive. You've explained everything I need to know. That was very helpful. Emotion: smile

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