- a variation of afterward.
afterwards
Britishadverb
Etymology
Origin of afterwards
Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward
Example Sentences
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Afterwards she could have been thinking, “That was a stupid thing to say!”
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Afterwards she flogged eight fours that were rarely pretty but effective.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Afterwards, Burgos was early in recognizing that attempts to defeat Mamdani in the general election were likely futile.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Afterwards, he thanked Kim in a letter, saying the leaders had "made an in-depth exchange of views on the issues of mutual interest and achieved a series of important common understanding", according to KCNA.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Afterwards, as we waited by Keith’s van for a promised lift to the trailhead, we stood in an awkward silence, like adversaries in a property dispute waiting to be summoned into the judge’s chambers.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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