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afterward

[af-ter-werd]

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.

  • 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

Phrases with 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.

  • 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.

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