Hereafter: meaning, definitions and examples
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hereafter
[ ˌhɪərˈɑːftər ]
in the future
At some time in the future; from now on. Used to refer to a future time or situation.
Examples of usage
- He vowed that hereafter he would be more careful with his money.
- Hereafter, all employees must wear a uniform to work.
- Hereafter, she decided to focus on her career rather than her personal life.
after this life
In a future life or state.
Examples of usage
- He believed that in the hereafter, he would be rewarded for his good deeds.
- The concept of a heavenly paradise in the hereafter is prevalent in many religions.
Translations
Translations of the word "hereafter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 daqui em diante
🇮🇳 बाद में
🇩🇪 fortan
🇮🇩 selanjutnya
🇺🇦 надалі
🇵🇱 odtąd
🇯🇵 この後
🇫🇷 dorénavant
🇪🇸 de aquí en adelante
🇹🇷 bundan böyle
🇰🇷 이후로
🇸🇦 فيما بعد
🇨🇿 od nynějška
🇸🇰 odteraz
🇨🇳 此后
🇸🇮 od zdaj naprej
🇮🇸 héðan í frá
🇰🇿 осыдан бастап
🇬🇪 ამიერიდან
🇦🇿 bundan sonra
🇲🇽 de aquí en adelante
Etymology
The word 'hereafter' originated in Middle English from the combination of 'here' (meaning 'at this point') and 'after' (meaning 'subsequent to a particular time'). It has been used since the 13th century to refer to a future time or state, as well as to describe life after death in various religious beliefs.