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
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
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
Word origin
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.