afterward — at a later time; subsequently
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at a later time; subsequently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæftərwərd/
Example Sentences
- The student fell asleep during the exam, and afterward claimed he was 'thinking deeply'.
- We cleaned the house all day, and afterward it looked worse than before.
- The meeting ended at 5 PM, and afterward everyone went for coffee.
afterward
ADVERB[/ˈæftərwərd/]
at a later time; subsequently
They enjoyed dinner, and afterward they cleaned the dishes.
Awkward at first, but moving forward afterward!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'æfter' (after) combined with '-ward' (direction or manner). The suffix '-ward' comes from Proto-Germanic and indicates direction or tendency toward something.
Breakdown
after (following in time or sequence) + -ward (in the direction of; tendency toward) = afterward (in the direction of what comes after; subsequently)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student fell asleep during the exam, and afterward claimed he was 'thinking deeply'.”
“We cleaned the house all day, and afterward it looked worse than before.”
“The meeting ended at 5 PM, and afterward everyone went for coffee.”
“She regretted her decision afterward.”
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