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

Manchester United did not have to play particularly well to beat Crystal Palace on Sunday, and Eagles boss Oliver Glasner moaned afterwards about the club's failure to bring players in over the summer.

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Probably not, either, although O'Neill did joke afterwards that he had "hidden" the paperwork to allow him to continue in the role and that continuing until the League Cup final "would be lovely".

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They use really good products, and you don’t feel gross afterwards.

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Authorities describe this as a "disruption" if it happens before the adoption order is signed and finalised, and a "breakdown" if it happens afterwards.

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People helped to clear up the damaged site afterwards, moving sheets of corrugated metal.

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Related Words

• eventually 
• later 
• subsequently