Afterward: meaning, definitions and examples
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afterward
[ ˈæftərwərd ]
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
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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afterward |
This word is typically used to refer to a later point in time after a specific event. It's often used in both casual and formal settings.
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later |
This word is often used informally to indicate something happening at a future point in time, not necessarily immediately following another event.
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subsequently |
This word is used in more formal or academic settings to indicate something that happens after a particular event or period.
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after |
This word is versatile and can be used in both temporal and sequential contexts to indicate a point in time following an event or action.
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Examples of usage
- Afterward, she realized her mistake.
- I'll call you afterward.
- We went to the movies, and afterward, we got dinner.
in addition to what has already been mentioned
In addition; furthermore. Following something in time or order as well.
Synonyms
also, furthermore, in addition.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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afterward |
This word is used to indicate that something happens following another event in time.
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furthermore |
This formal word is used to add more information to an argument or statement, often used in writing.
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in addition |
This phrase is used to add more information, similar to 'also' and 'furthermore', often used in more formal contexts.
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also |
This word is used to add another fact or point in addition to what has already been mentioned.
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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.
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