hereafter

[ˈhɪərˌæftər]

hereafter Definition

from this time on or from the future time; in the afterlife.

Using hereafter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hereafter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Hereafter, all employees must wear a uniform to work.

  • Example

    The company will adopt a new policy hereafter.

  • Example

    I will not tolerate any lateness hereafter.

  • Example

    We will meet again in the hereafter.

hereafter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hereafter

Phrases with hereafter

  • in the afterlife or in the future

    Example

    He believed that he would be reunited with his loved ones in the hereafter.

  • starting from today and continuing into the future

    Example

    From this day forward, I will make better choices for my health.

  • at a later time

    Example

    In the future, we may find a cure for cancer.

Origins of hereafter

from Old English 'her æfter', meaning 'after this'

📌

Summary: hereafter in Brief

The term 'hereafter' [ˈhɪərˌæftər] refers to events or actions that will occur from this moment on or in the future. It is often used in formal contexts to indicate a change in policy or behavior, as in 'Hereafter, all employees must wear a uniform to work.' 'Hereafter' can also refer to the afterlife, as in 'We will meet again in the hereafter.' Other phrases with similar meanings include 'from this day forward' and 'in the future.'