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

Kenny Pickett will start at quarterback for Carolina — likely for two to three series — with Haynes King getting all the reps thereafter. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Shortly thereafter, the association endorsed the task force’s recommendation to support legalization. — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, lawyers for the former Broadview defendants have two weeks to respond to the prosecution filing, and Perry could rule anytime thereafter. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Foundayo was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on April 1 and launched shortly thereafter. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Aug. 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