Synonyms of thereafter

thereafter

adverb

t͟her-ˈaf-tər 

as in later

following in time or place

gave his farewell speech and left the room shortly thereafter

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thereafter

Promising second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton tore his ACL on the first day of training camp and was shortly thereafter pronounced out for the season. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026

The two of them agreed on the terms in August 2025, and the police department began gathering the records shortly thereafter. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026

Shortly thereafter, a second victim arrived at an area hospital seeking treatment for gunshot injuries, according to police. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Shortly thereafter, Callaway Golf Company, a leading American sports equipment manufacturer based in Carlsbad, CA, cut ties with Good Good amidst the outcry over the ad. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026