afterward

[af-ter-werd]

afterward Definition

• 1. at a later or succeeding time; subsequently
• 2. following in time; in a later period or stage

Using afterward: Examples

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

• Example

  We went to the movies, and afterward we went out for dinner.

• Example

  I realized afterward that I had made a mistake.

• Example

  She left the party early, but I stayed afterward to help clean up.

afterward Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for afterward

• subsequently
• later
• after
• then

Phrases with afterward

• ever afterward

  from that time on; forevermore

  Example

  He was ever afterward known as a hero.

• from that day onward/forward

  starting from that day and continuing into the future

  Example

  From that day onward, she vowed to never give up on her dreams.

• shortly afterward

  a short time after something else has happened

  Example

  She received a promotion, and shortly afterward she moved to a new city.

Origins of afterward

from Middle English 'afterward', meaning 'behind, following'

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Summary: afterward in Brief

'Afterward' [af-ter-werd] means at a later or succeeding time, or following in time. It is often used to describe events that occur sequentially, such as 'We went to the movies, and afterward we went out for dinner.' Other phrases like 'ever afterward' and 'from that day onward/forward' denote a permanent change or continuation of events. 'Afterward' is an adverb and has no antonyms.