Afterward

/ˈaftərˌwərd/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

at a later time; subsequently.

She graduated from college and afterward started her own business.

after an event or period.

We went for dinner and afterward watched a movie.

later in time or place.

They discussed the project and afterward agreed to meet again.

later, after the fact.

He made a decision and afterward regretted it.

subsequent to a specific event.

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.

Later on.

We'll catch up afterward.

Down the line.

I’ll deal with that afterward.