Afterwards
/ˈæftərwərdz/
Meaning & Definition
adverb
At a later time; subsequently.
We had lunch and went for a walk afterwards.
Following an event in time.
The meeting lasted for two hours, and afterwards, we gathered for a coffee.
After the time that is referred to.
She finished her homework and joined her friends for a movie afterwards.
Later in a sequence of events.
After the concert, we took some photos, and afterwards, we went out to dinner.
Etymology
Middle English: formed from 'after' + '-wards'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
after
at a later time; following.
following
taking place after a specified event.
Slang Meanings
Later on
We'll hang out, and then catch a movie afterwards.
Post-thing
Let’s meet and plan our trip post-thing.