thereafter

adverb

there·​af·​ter t͟her-ˈaf-tər 

1

: after that

2

archaic : according to that : accordingly

Synonyms

• after
• afterward
• afterwards
• later
• latterly
• subsequently

Examples of thereafter in a Sentence

Thereafter, the two companies operated in full partnership.

gave his farewell speech and left the room shortly thereafter

Recent Examples on the Web

Sky owner Michael Alter followed shortly thereafter. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025

In tip-top shape, as if no time has passed since its 2015 debut off-Broadway and immense success thereafter, the original company of Hamilton reunited for a rousing performance featuring an intricate medley of songs from the hit soundtrack, bringing the audience to its feet. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 June 2025

This decline, Oster said, is the sharpest in the first year after the first child's birth but gradually improves thereafter. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025

Whatever discomfort the 38-year-old was feeling didn’t appear to bother him thereafter. —David Close, CNN Money, 6 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for thereafter

• hereinafter
• thereinafter
• after
• drafter
• laughter
• rafter
• hereafter

Kids Definition

thereafter

adverb

there·​af·​ter t͟ha-ˈraf-tər 

t͟he-

: after that

it was returned shortly thereafter