afterwards
Britishadverb
Etymology
Origin of afterwards
Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward
Example Sentences
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They can navigate the laws when preparing the return and afterwards if the IRS raises questions.
From MarketWatch
So when I had the hysterectomy, I was expecting to now be a whole person again afterwards.
From Los Angeles Times
Keys said afterwards she had struggled to find footage of her opponent to help her prepare, with Oliynykova's defensive play style not matching up well with her big-hitting game.
From BBC
Shelly Dar, a mental health therapist, agrees telling Radio 5 Live rage rooms can provide "an instant relief", and you can feel calmer and clearer afterwards.
From BBC
She said it was hard coming to terms with what had happened, and she felt anxiety build up during the time she had off afterwards.
From BBC
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