afterword

af·ter·word

noun \-ˌwərd\

Definition of AFTERWORD

: epilogue 1

Examples of AFTERWORD

1. The novel has a foreword by an eminent critic and an afterword by the author herself.
2. <the author included an afterword about developments in cancer treatment since the book was written>

First Known Use of AFTERWORD

1890

Related to AFTERWORD

Synonyms: addendum, appendix, codicil, excursus, supplement

Antonyms: foreword, introduction, preface, prologue (also prolog)

Related Words: coda, epilogue (also epilog), postlude; conclusion, ending, finale; accompaniment, addition, complement, postscript; follow-up, sequel; documentation; allonge, rider

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Rhymes with AFTERWORD

bowerbird, butcher-bird, cedarbird, dickey bird, dirty word, dolly bird, early bird, fighting word, frigate bird, gallows bird, hummingbird, in a word, lemon curd, mockingbird, ovenbird, riflebird, tailorbird, thunderbird, undergird, wading bird, wattlebird, weasel word, weaverbird, whirlybird, word for word