Definition of afterward
: at a later or succeeding time : subsequently, thereafter found out about it long afterward
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Examples of afterward in a Sentence
He found out about it long afterward.
Afterward, she got a promotion.
Origin and Etymology of afterward
see 1after
AFTERWARD Defined for Kids
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\-wərdz\Definition of afterward for Students
: at a later time He found out the truth long afterward.
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