HEREAFTER Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

hereafter 1 of 2

adverb

hir-ˈaf-tər

Definition of hereafter

as in later

from this point on he is giving up all his worldly goods and hereafter will devote his life to the poor

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hereafter

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noun

as in future

time that is to come apologized, for being late to the meeting and assured his boss that there would be no such recurrences in the hereafter

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as in immortality

unending existence after death hoped to be reunited with his deceased wife in the hereafter

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Recent Examples of hereafter

Adverb

Employers now and hereafter must alert their employees to these new rights. — Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025 Nothing that happens hereafter is the steam shower’s fault. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2025

Noun

The otherworlds that Véra claimed were central to his metaphysics don’t necessarily exist in a temporal hereafter, but rather in a spatial here and now. — Ryan Ruby, Harper’s Magazine , 26 Oct. 2022 The vulture, serpent, and falcon are traditional iconography of eternal protection in the hereafter. — National Geographic, 18 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for hereafter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hereafter

Adverb

And shorting — borrowing a stock to sell it high in the hopes of repurchasing it at a cheaper price later and pocketing the proceeds — is having a bit of a renaissance.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The man originally did not take responsibility, but the Sheriff’s Office later identified his vehicle using Flock camera footage and video from a homeowner’s private camera.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Definition of later

Noun

While Stenberg signed an entry-level contract with the Sharks this month and is expected to be on the team’s roster this fall, and Lin headed to the University of Denver, and there were some questions about Verhoeff’s immediate future.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
The Goodwood Festival of Speed's Future Lab offered a compelling look into robotics' future, showcasing how diverse robots could collaborate.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of future

Noun

Curry’s name resides alongside that of his hopeful future teammate, LeBron James, as this generation’s two strongest locks for enshrinement into basketball immortality.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
So founding a college bestows some measure of immortality, enduring long beyond the life of the founder.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of immortality

Adverb

Morning Star Indian Village will henceforth be open year-round hosting a variety of events.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
While the art remained the property of the Zambranos, the Santander Foundation was henceforth in charge of preservation, care and temporary exhibition.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of henceforth

Noun

But before Boeing and Airbus compete over tomorrow's narrow-body aircraft, both still have to deliver on today's orders.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Overlapping time zones, a phone that buzzes through dinner, investors who expect answers before the market opens tomorrow, and social-media pressure all threaten reputations.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of tomorrow

Adverb

Even the president’s jokes about his bad jokes fell flat, and he was widely ridiculed for the comedy routine afterward.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Agyarko might have taken this one on some cards and Kelly’s face afterward did not look like a mug of a man who successfully defended his title.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of afterward

Noun

Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.

— News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.

— JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025

Definition of futurity

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