thereafter Definition
- 1after that time; from that time on
- 2from a particular time onwards, and continuing to happen
Using thereafter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thereafter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He retired in 1980 and thereafter lived quietly with his family.
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The company was profitable for several years thereafter.
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She graduated from college and thereafter pursued a career in medicine.
thereafter Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for thereafter
Phrases with thereafter
for all future time; forever
Example
They lived happily ever thereafter.
a short time after that
Example
He left the company, and shortly thereafter, the business went bankrupt.
a short time after that
Example
The company was sold, and soon thereafter, the new owners made significant changes.
Origins of thereafter
from there + after
Summary: thereafter in Brief
'Thereafter' [ðɛːrˈaftə] means 'after that time; from that time on,' and is used to describe events that occur after a specific point in time. It can be used to describe events that continue to happen after a particular time. Examples of usage include 'He retired in 1980 and thereafter lived quietly with his family.' and 'She graduated from college and thereafter pursued a career in medicine.'
