Definition of hereafter
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: after this in sequence or in time
2
: in some future time or state
Definition of hereafter (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: future
2
: an existence beyond earthly life
belief in the hereafter
hereafter
adjectiveDefinition of hereafter (Entry 3 of 3)
archaic
: future
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The first known use of hereafter was before the 12th century
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