Hereafter

/ˈhɪrˌæf.tər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Life after death; the next world.

Her writings often explore the concept of the hereafter and what it entails for humanity.

A time in the future.

He hoped for a better existence in the hereafter, believing in the rewards of good deeds.

adverb

From this time on or from this point forward.

The company will implement new policies hereafter to improve employee satisfaction.

In a future time or life, often used in the context of religion to refer to life after death.

Many beliefs center around what happens hereafter, particularly regarding the soul.

After this; following this.

The instructions provided must be followed hereafter in order to ensure safety.

Middle English 'hereafter', combining 'here' and 'after'.

hereafter known as

Used to indicate that a person or thing will be referred to by a specific name henceforth.

the hereafter

Referring to the afterlife or what happens after death.

here

In this place.

after

In time following an event.

future

The time yet to come.