afterwards

/ ˈɑːftəwədz /

adverb

1. after an earlier event or time; subsequently

Word History and Origins

Origin of afterwards¹

Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward

Example Sentences

However, soon afterwards, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a “strong” response.

From BBC

“She was cool with me watching anything, but I had to have a conversation with her afterwards,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

“There are precedents for Islamist militias initially not harming anyone, but afterwards committing crimes against minorities. Hopefully this will not be the case.”

From BBC

Speaking afterwards, even Slot conceded his side were "close" to perfection.

From BBC

Guardiola must try to lift the confidence of his players, not just for the test against league leaders Liverpool, but for the challenges that come afterwards.

From BBC

Related Words

• eventually
• later
• subsequently