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afterthought

[af-ter-thawt]

afterthought Definition

  • 1a thought that comes later than its appropriate or expected time
  • 2something added as an afterthought

Using afterthought: Examples

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

  • Example

    I realized, as an afterthought, that I should have brought a gift.

  • Example

    The garden was just an afterthought when they designed the house.

  • Example

    The apology seemed like an afterthought.

afterthought Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for afterthought

Phrases with afterthought

  • something that is added later and not considered important or necessary at first

    Example

    The pool was an afterthought to the design of the house.

  • to be something that is added later and not considered important or necessary at first

    Example

    The dessert was an afterthought to the meal.

  • to think of something later than it should have been thought of

    Example

    He thought of his speech as an afterthought and didn't prepare well enough.

Origins of afterthought

from 'after' + 'thought'

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Summary: afterthought in Brief

'Afterthought' [af-ter-thawt] refers to a thought that comes later than its appropriate or expected time, or something added as an afterthought. It can be used to describe something that was not considered important or necessary at first, such as 'The garden was just an afterthought when they designed the house.' 'Afterthought' can also be used in phrases like 'be an afterthought,' meaning something that is added later and not considered important or necessary at first.

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