- a variation of afterward.
afterwards
Britishadverb
Etymology
Origin of afterwards
Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward
Example Sentences
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"If he comes out alive, the wedding will take place afterwards," his father told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Europe strolled to victory, with McGinley revealing afterwards that the players heeded Ferguson's words throughout the tournament.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Additional footage showed flames and smoke rising from the property afterwards.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Sarwar spoke to BBC Scotland News afterwards and repeated his previous views on the Lords.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The atmosphere in the Trout was subdued for some days afterwards.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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