Afterwards: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to refer to a time following an event or action. Often used in informal or conversational contexts.

• We went to the movie, and afterwards, we grabbed dinner.
• The meeting ended an hour ago, and we discussed the project afterwards.

Refers to a time occurring after the present moment and commonly used for both casual and formal speech.

• I'll text you later.
• The results will be available later this week.

Used in formal or academic contexts to indicate something happening as a result of or after a given event.

• The company went bankrupt; subsequently, many employees lost their jobs.
• The decision was made; subsequently, the project was halted.

Can refer to a subsequent time, but also used in a variety of contexts, including causality and order. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

• We'll have dessert after dinner.
• After finishing the report, he went for a walk.

Often used in formal writing or speech to indicate the next action or event in a sequence.

• Following the announcement, there was a round of applause.
• The team will meet next week following the presentation.