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afterward

 

[ ˈæftərwərd ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to refer to a time following an event or situation

At a later or future time; subsequently. Following an event or situation, in time or order.

Synonyms

after, later, subsequently

Examples of usage

  • Afterward, she realized her mistake.
  • I'll call you afterward.
  • We went to the movies, and afterward, we got dinner.
Context #2 | Adverb

in addition to what has already been mentioned

In addition; furthermore. Following something in time or order as well.

Synonyms

also, furthermore, in addition

Examples of usage

  • She had a great job and a loving family, and afterward, she also won the lottery.
  • He was tired from work, and afterward, he had to cook dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "afterward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 depois

🇮🇳 बाद में

🇩🇪 nachher

🇮🇩 kemudian

🇺🇦 потім

🇵🇱 potem

🇯🇵 後で (あとで)

🇫🇷 après

🇪🇸 después

🇹🇷 sonra

🇰🇷 나중에

🇸🇦 بعد ذلك

🇨🇿 potom

🇸🇰 potom

🇨🇳 之后 (zhīhòu)

🇸🇮 potem

🇮🇸 eftir á

🇰🇿 кейін

🇬🇪 შემდგომ

🇦🇿 sonra

🇲🇽 después

Etymology

The word 'afterward' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'æfterweard', which combined 'æfter' (after) and 'weard' (direction). The term has been in use since the 14th century, evolving in spelling and pronunciation over time to its current form. 'Afterward' has maintained its meaning of denoting something that follows in time or order, and it continues to be a common adverb in modern English.

See also: after, afterwards.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,727 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.