From then on
Example: From then on, the city started to grow quickly.
Definition
"From then on" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate the point in time after which a particular event or condition continues or changes. It marks the beginning of a new phase or period, as in 'From then on, the city started to grow quickly.'
Etymology
The phrase "from then on" combines the preposition 'from,' indicating a starting point in time, with 'then,' referring to a specific moment previously mentioned, and 'on,' suggesting continuation. Its origins lie in Old and Middle English usages of these words, gradually forming a common temporal expression.
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"From then on" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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