afterwards Definition
- 1at a later or succeeding time; subsequently
- 2following an event; in consequence of
Using afterwards: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "afterwards" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We went to dinner and afterwards went to see a movie.
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He apologized afterwards for his behavior.
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Afterwards, she realized she had made a mistake.
afterwards Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for afterwards
Phrases with afterwards
from that time on; forever
Example
Ever afterwards, he was known as the hero who saved the town from the fire.
to think about something that happened in the past
Example
I always look back on my college years with fondness, even though they were stressful at times.
a phrase used to describe a fairy tale ending where everything turns out perfectly
Example
The prince and princess lived happily ever afterwards in their castle.
Origins of afterwards
from Old English 'æfterweard', meaning 'behind'
Summary: afterwards in Brief
'Afterwards' [ˈæftərwərdz] is an adverb that means 'at a later or succeeding time; subsequently' or 'following an event; in consequence of.' It is commonly used to describe events that occur in sequence, such as 'We went to dinner and afterwards went to see a movie.' Phrases like 'ever afterwards' and 'look back on something afterwards' use 'afterwards' to denote a lasting effect or reflection on past events.
