afterward Definition
- 1at a later or succeeding time; subsequently
- 2following 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.
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I realized afterward that I had made a mistake.
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She left the party early, but I stayed afterward to help clean up.
afterward Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for afterward
Phrases with afterward
Example
He was ever afterward known as a hero.
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From that day onward, she vowed to never give up on her dreams.
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She received a promotion, and shortly afterward she moved to a new city.
Origins of afterward
from Middle English 'afterward', meaning 'behind, following'
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.