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Afterwards

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

Definition

at a later or subsequent time; subsequently

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

subsequently henceforth thereafter subsequence

Informal

later then next after that

Literary

anon ere long

Antonyms

before previously earlier prior ahead first

Common collocations

  • and afterwards
  • shortly afterwards
  • long afterwards
  • much afterwards
  • immediately afterwards
  • years afterwards
  • just afterwards

Word family

adverb afterwards

Usage note

Afterwards is an adverb indicating something that happens at a later time. It is generally interchangeable with 'subsequently' in formal contexts and 'later' or 'then' in informal ones.

Example sentences

  1. I always brush my teeth after breakfast, and afterwards, I get dressed for school.
  2. We went to the park, and afterwards, we got ice cream.
  3. Afterwards, I realized that I had forgotten my phone at home.
  4. She studied hard for the test, and afterwards, she received a good grade.
  5. We cleaned up the kitchen, and afterwards, we watched a movie.

Quotes

  • The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. - John F. Kennedy
  • “I can’t change yesterday, but I can change today, and afterwards, tomorrow will be different.” - John C. Maxwell
  • “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” - Thomas Jefferson

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