thereafter — after that time; from then on
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: after that time; from then on
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌðerˈæftər/
Example Sentences
- I ate 10 pizzas for lunch and thereafter couldn't fit through the door.
- She signed the contract in January and thereafter received monthly payments.
- The company went public in 2019 and thereafter expanded rapidly.
thereafter
ADVERB[/ˌðerˈæftər/]
after that time; from then on
The patient recovered from surgery and thereafter lived a healthy and active life.
The scientist made an important discovery, and thereafter every experiment became much easier. (there = at that point + after = later)
They married, lived happily thereafter, and enjoyed their happily ever after together.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Thereafter is a compound word formed in Old English from 'there' (in that place) and 'after' (following in time), which evolved to denote temporal sequence and consequence. The word developed from Old English components and became established as an adverb indicating events or actions that follow a particular point in time.
Breakdown
there (in that place) + after (following in time) = thereafter. The compound combines a locative/demonstrative element with a temporal element to express 'at a time following that' or 'subsequently.'
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📝Examples
“I ate 10 pizzas for lunch and thereafter couldn't fit through the door.”
“She signed the contract in January and thereafter received monthly payments.”
“The company went public in 2019 and thereafter expanded rapidly.”
“He discovered coffee at age 30 and thereafter became a completely different person.”
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