toen — meaning in English

English meaning

• as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
• then adv At that time (in the past or future).
• when adv Used to ask or refer to a point in time.

Senses

toen is used for these senses in English:

• as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
• as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
• as At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
• as In the role of.
• as In the form of.
• at the time Back then, at the time referred to the specific time period, era, or time frame in the past.
• then (conjunctive) In that case.

as — full definition

1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
3. prep In the role or function of.
4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".

then — full definition

1. adv At that time (in the past or future).
2. adv Next in a sequence of events or steps.
3. adv As a consequence; in that case.

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