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/pwes/

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Translation

well, then, so (discourse marker)

Word origin

From Latin post ('after, afterwards'). It now serves as 'well, then, so'.

Origin
Latin
Root
post
English cognates
post, posterior

Examples

, , .

Well yes, you are right, I had not thought of that.

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Right then, we will see each other tomorrow and that is that.

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If he does not come, then let someone else come.

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I am tired because I have worked a lot today.

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Well, I think it is a good idea.

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He did not study at all, so he did not pass the exam.

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This word is part of lesson 6.