Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

what-then

phrase

/wɒt ðɛn/

Definition

A phrase used to inquire about the next action or consequence following a scenario or situation.

Examples

After you finish your homework, what-then?
We have completed the first phase of the project, what-then should we tackle next?
If the weather continues to be bad, what-then will we do for our trip?

Meaning

The phrase ‘what-then’ typically seeks clarification about what will happen next or what should be done after a certain point in a discussion or event.