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

Shortly thereafter, Harris’s questioning moved on to other topics, but that moment is what the women in my life spent the rest of the day talking about. —Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 22 July 2024

Shortly thereafter, the project was certified triple-platinum by the RIAA. —Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024

Shortly thereafter, Károlyi carried Strug, still in her leotard, out to the podium for the medal ceremony, her leg in a giant splint—an indelible image. —Christine Yu, SELF, 17 July 2024

Downs was released from jail shortly thereafter, leaving with a misdemeanor. —Camellia Burris, Miami Herald, 17 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

thereafter

adverb

there·​af·​ter t͟ha-ˈraf-tər 

t͟he-

: after that

it was returned shortly thereafter