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 Those responsibilities remained the indispensable work of the profession before the Revolution and afterward. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Rodri was outstanding for Spain against Austria, whose coach Ralf Ragnick explained afterwards how the Man City man had just controlled the entire game. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Chestnut hit the 60 mark with 60 seconds to go, and officials counted his 66 afterward. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Many competitors often report feeling sluggish, sleepy, or uncomfortable afterward. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for afterward

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The suspect vehicle was found a short time later, police said, but the suspect was still at large Wednesday.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
And in one section, 1,200 cc engines are being assembled for the company’s new superpremium motorbike, the Norton Manx R, one of four new models from the historic British brand now owned by TVS Motor and set to go on sale later this year.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of later

Adverb

And so the disturbing part of the dissent in the mail ballot case was that this was about a very narrow issue, whether ballots that are postmarked by Election Day can be counted if they're received in some period after.

— Tonya Mosley, NPR, 8 July 2026
The pilot was rescued soon after and the weapon system officer was rescued two days later.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of after

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Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
One of the e-bike riders, a juvenile boy, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and died shortly thereafter, the release said.

— Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

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