AFTERWARDS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

afterward

adverb

ˈaf-tər-wərd

variants or afterwards

Definition of afterward

as in later

following in time or place we'll go to the play, then have supper afterward

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Recent Examples of afterward Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Both streamed the speech live on their websites, and NBC aired a special report afterward. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Even more incredible Mahrez all but apologized for scoring afterward. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 Samuel, the nurse who knows the family, remembers seeing Garba afterward. — Kazeem Olawale Nasiru, NPR, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for afterward

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Medical examiners later told the detective that a range of 200 to 500 ng/mL was an appropriate therapeutic dose for an adult.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
And the epilogue, which takes place many years later, feels like a miscalculation.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of later

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Soon after, the fans walked by in Argentina’s iconic sky-blue-and-white jerseys.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Under the interim deal, Iran agreed that passage through the strait would remain free of charge for 60 days — but the agreement left open what would happen after.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of after

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England took the lead in the 55th minute with a clinical finish from Anthony Gordon, but Tuchel's substitutions thereafter focused on guarding their narrow lead instead of increasing it.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
Truelove was apprehended shortly thereafter, and both Roker and Melvin appeared on air some 15 minutes later.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

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