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
- reconsideration
- rethink
- second thought
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.
be an afterthought
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'
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.
