Meaning & Definition of word "Afterwards"

Afterwards

/ˈæftərwərdz/

1. At a later time; subsequently.
- Example: We had lunch and went for a walk afterwards.
2. Following an event in time.
- Example: The meeting lasted for two hours, and afterwards, we gathered for a coffee.
3. After the time that is referred to.
- Example: She finished her homework and joined her friends for a movie afterwards.
4. Later in a sequence of events.
- Example: After the concert, we took some photos, and afterwards, we went out to dinner.

Middle English: formed from 'after' + '-wards'.

and afterwards:

indicating a continuation of events and consequences after a given point in time.

afterwards and then:

indicating a sequence of events following a particular action.

after:

at a later time; following.

following:

taking place after a specified event.

Meaning: Later on

Example Sentence: We'll hang out, and then catch a movie afterwards.

Meaning: Post-thing

Example Sentence: Let’s meet and plan our trip post-thing.