Meaning & Definition of word "Afterward"

Afterward

/ˈaftərˌwərd/

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.

Middle English: afterwarde, from after + -ward.

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.

after:

referring to the period that follows a particular event.

aftermath:

the consequences or aftereffects of an event.

afterwardness:

the quality of being afterward.

Meaning: Later on.

Example Sentence: We'll catch up afterward.

Meaning: Down the line.

Example Sentence: I’ll deal with that afterward.