thereafter

adverb

there·​af·​ter t͟her-ˈaf-tər 

1

: after that

2

archaic : according to that : accordingly

Synonyms of thereafter

• later
• afterward
• after

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

Soon thereafter, the protest movement reached the streets of Tirana. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

The first three episodes will drop on the premiere date, followed by a new episode each week thereafter. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026

The couple placed their daughter for adoption shortly thereafter. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Shortly thereafter, both victims were seen on the e-bike heading in the opposite direction. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for thereafter

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

Kids Definition

thereafter

adverb

there·​af·​ter t͟ha-ˈraf-tər 

t͟he-

: after that

it was returned shortly thereafter