Then

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LampPro Tip 1/2
Time ReflectionPlay
Use 'then' to reflect on the past from the current perspective. SlideI didn't understand it then, but now it's clear.
LampPro Tip 2/2
Historical ContextPlay
When describing history, 'then' sets the scene for what was happening at a specific time. SlideThen, in the 1920s, jazz exploded in popularity.