Thereafter: meaning, definitions and examples
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thereafter
[ ˌðɛːrˈɑːftə ]
subsequent events
After that time or event; subsequently.
Synonyms
afterwards, following, later, subsequently
Examples of usage
- He retired and thereafter lived quietly in the countryside.
- She won the match and thereafter became a national hero.
- The company suffered financial losses and thereafter had to downsize.
- The new law was passed and thereafter implemented nationwide.
legal context
In the following part of a text, statement, or document.
Synonyms
following, in the following part, subsequently
Examples of usage
- The terms and conditions outlined above and thereafter shall be binding.
- The defendant shall provide the necessary documentation by the specified deadline and thereafter await further instructions.
Translations
Translations of the word "thereafter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 depois disso
🇮🇳 इसके बाद
🇩🇪 danach
🇮🇩 setelah itu
🇺🇦 після цього
🇵🇱 potem
🇯🇵 その後
🇫🇷 ensuite
🇪🇸 después de eso
🇹🇷 bundan sonra
🇰🇷 그 후
🇸🇦 بعد ذلك
🇨🇿 poté
🇸🇰 potom
🇨🇳 此后
🇸🇮 potem
🇮🇸 eftir það
🇰🇿 осыдан кейін
🇬🇪 ამის შემდეგ
🇦🇿 bundan sonra
🇲🇽 después de eso
Word origin
The word 'thereafter' originated from the combination of 'there' and 'after'. It has been in use since the 13th century and has evolved to signify events or actions that occur after a specific time or event. The term is commonly used in legal documents, literature, and everyday language to denote subsequent occurrences or consequences.