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afterwards

/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/adverb3 syllables

Afterwards means: happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.

Synonyms for afterwards6

adverb, as in happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

subsequently, later, afterward, after, later on

also used for afterwards

afterhand

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What does afterwards mean?1

adverb

1

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time“he apologized subsequently”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Afterwards in a sentence

  • They met frequently afterwards, and always at sunset.Hybrid
  • Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards.CM
  • Tome squirted some washing-up liquid in the dishwasher, but regretted it afterwards.helloroto
  • In addition, we will issue the 'employee of the month' award afterwards.vicch
  • If you'd like to say something, you can do so afterwards.sundown
  • If you'd like to say anything, you can do so afterwards.sundown
  • I note down absolutely everything, but they're no good to me afterwards.fcbond
  • Shortly afterwards, intense flames caused the second floor to collapse.LoverofEnglish

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