Meaning & Definition of word "Afterward"
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Afterward
/ˈaftərˌwərd/
adverb:
- 1. at a later time; subsequently.
- Example: She graduated from college and afterward started her own business.
- 2. after an event or period.
- Example: We went for dinner and afterward watched a movie.
- 3. later in time or place.
- Example: They discussed the project and afterward agreed to meet again.
- 4. later, after the fact.
- Example: He made a decision and afterward regretted it.
- 5. subsequent to a specific event.
- Example: The team celebrated their victory, and afterward, they prepared for the next match.
Etymology
Middle English: afterwarde, from after + -ward.
Common Phrases and Expressions
afterward:
referring to a time after a particular event.
sooner or later:
eventually; at some point in the future.
in due course:
at an appropriate time; eventually.
Related Words
after:
referring to the period that follows a particular event.
aftermath:
the consequences or aftereffects of an event.
afterwardness:
the quality of being afterward.
Slang Meanings of afterward
Meaning: Later on.
Example Sentence: We'll catch up afterward.
Meaning: Down the line.
Example Sentence: I’ll deal with that afterward.