Definitions
Afterword is a noun that refers to a section at the end of a book, usually written by someone other than the author, that provides additional information about the book or its creation.
Example
The afterword of the novel provided insight into the author's inspiration for the story.
Example
I always read the afterword of a book to learn more about the author's process.
Afterward is an adverb that means later in time or subsequently. It is used to describe something that happens after a particular event or time.
Example
We went to the movies, and afterward we went out for dinner.
Example
Afterward, she regretted not taking the job offer.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- A simple way to remember the difference is to associate afterword with books and literature. The word word is part of afterword, which can help you remember that it is a section of a book. - Afterward is an adverb that describes something that happens later in time.
Remember this!
Remember, afterword is a section at the end of a book, while afterward describes something that happens later in time.
