Synonyms of afterward

afterward

adverb

ˈaf-tər-wərd 

variants or afterwards

as in later

following in time or place

we'll go to the play, then have supper afterward

Synonyms & Similar Words

• later
• after
• thereafter
• subsequently
• soon
• then
• next
• latterly
• since
• thereupon
• hereafter
• by and by
• presently
• infra
• hereinbelow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• before
• earlier
• previously
• ahead
• beforehand
• anteriorly
• formerly
• afore
• antecedently
• heretofore
• theretofore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of afterward

The association absorbed the cost of insuring and securing the building, as well as any repairs or renovations necessary afterward, said Emily Baime Michaels, the association’s executive director. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Estremera told employees at a staff meeting days afterward that the agreement, in which Callender agreed not to sue the agency, was a way to reduce liability and ultimately save costs. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Shortly afterward, the team hired Ian Cunningham, formerly assistant general manager at the Chicago Bears, as the Falcons’ general manager and Kevin Stefanski, formerly head coach of the Cleveland Browns, as Atlanta’s head coach. — Michael Ozanian,jessica Golden, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Bowie allegedly began scouting the Capitol in Albany soon afterward. — Stephen Sorace , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026