THEREAFTER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

thereafter

adverb

t͟her-ˈaf-tər

Definition of thereafter next

as in later

following in time or place gave his farewell speech and left the room shortly thereafter

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Recent Examples of thereafter Left led downhill to Garberville and to the endless freeway thereafter. —

Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 Star shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) is scheduled to play another rehab game on Tuesday and could be activated shortly thereafter. —

James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Soon thereafter, Stewart canceled four shows and postponed two additional gigs. —

Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 June 2026 Of course, things spiraled out of control soon thereafter. —

Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for thereafter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thereafter

Adverb

Family set to announce reward Weeks later, with no leads or arrests in the case, one theory is gaining traction with the victim's family.

— Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 25 June 2026
The family of Binh Pham, one of the crash victims who later died at University Hospital in Columbia, has hired Wendt Law Firm.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of later

Adverb

With that knife, Bland stabbed her husband in the head and neck — and, afterward, sliced her teenage daughter in the forearm as the teen tried to get Emii from Bland, the report says.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow did depart the nest during last year’s show but returned safely afterward.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026