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alsdann

thereupon, then accordingly

adverb als-DAN Rare
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Also means

and then (sequential)

Usage Note

Alsdann is a formal or literary sequential adverb meaning 'after that, thereupon'. It implies a logical or temporal sequence and is more elevated than dann: Er prüfte die Lage und entschied alsdann.

Examples

"Sie betrachtete die Situation eingehend und handelte alsdann."

Natural Translation

She considered the situation thoroughly and then acted accordingly.

Literal Translation

She considered the situation thoroughly and acted thereupon.

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