áthā adv. then, now; therefore, accordingly; further, also; however, but (often merely expletive). At the beginning of books or sections of books = now beginneth (opp. iti q.v.). Often followed by atas (athātas), api (athāpi), u (atho), gha, tu, punar, etc. — athavā (r. atha alone or vātha) or, or rather, but, however, or if, even. atha vā—atha vā either or. atha kim how else?, i.e. of course. atha kimu so much the more.