Thereafter: meaning, definitions and examples

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thereafter

 

[ ˌðɛːrˈɑːftə ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: there, thereby, therefore.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,038, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.