- a variation of afterward.
afterwards
Britishadverb
Etymology
Origin of afterwards
Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward
Example Sentences
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"They let me ask the questions and to learn more about the movie" said Eryn afterwards.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Not long afterwards, the pair began hearing from Beatles fans far and wide.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
“But afterwards, we talked, and he explained his thought process to me and just reiterated his thoughts, and I agreed. And I think that’s huge, just to be able to have that conversation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
It was another sign of their desire for continued success, which manager Andree Jeglertz emphasised afterwards.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Still that does not reassure me: wounds don’t hurt till afterwards.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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