hereafter — From this point in time into the future; in a future state or time, especially after death.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: From this point in time into the future; in a future state or time, especially after death.
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɪrˈæftər/
Example Sentences
- The company will hereafter be known as 'Mega Corp' instead of 'Small Business Inc.'
- John promised his wife that hereafter he would remember their anniversary.
- The new policy will take effect hereafter.
hereafter
ADVERB[/hɪrˈæftər/]
From this point in time into the future; in a future state or time, especially after death.
From this point in time into the future; in a future state or time, especially after death.
Worries of the hereafter melt away with children's laughter!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English compound of 'here' (in this place) and 'after' (following in time), literally meaning 'from this point forward in time.'
Breakdown
here (in this place/time) + after (following) = from this point onward
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The company will hereafter be known as 'Mega Corp' instead of 'Small Business Inc.'”
“John promised his wife that hereafter he would remember their anniversary.”
“The new policy will take effect hereafter.”
“She wondered what awaited her in the hereafter.”
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