Synonyms for

Afterward

Verb / ˈæftɜ:wɜ:d / Another word for afterward — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Afterward means at a later time or following an event.

Synonyms & similar words

lateron subsequently afterwards later after later subsequently thereafter after posterior following behind next ensuing coming subsequent afterwards successive second consequent resultant ensuingly succeeding trailing latterly

Synonyms by register

Formal

subsequently henceforth thereafter consequently

Informal

later then next afterwards

Literary

anon ere long

Antonyms

before earlier previously prior ahead formerly

Common collocations

  • shortly afterward
  • long afterward
  • immediately afterward
  • soon afterward
  • much afterward
  • years afterward
  • days afterward

Word family

adverb afterward

Usage note

Afterward is an adverb indicating something that happens later in time. It is often used interchangeably with 'afterwards', though 'afterward' is more common in American English.

Example sentences

  1. Afterward, we will go to the park.
  2. Let's finish our homework and afterward, we can play outside.
  3. Afterward, she regretted not studying harder for the test.
  4. I didn't see you at the party. Did you come afterward?
  5. We watched the sunset, and afterward, we went back to our hotel.

Quotes

  • The future comes soon enough. And afterward, it's our memories of the past that make what's yet to come so sweet. - Loretta Livingstone
  • The past is only the future with the lights on. - Mark Twain
  • This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble. - Ludwig van Beethoven

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