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Synonyms

afterwards

British  
/ ˈɑːftəwədz /

adverb

  1. after an earlier event or time; subsequently

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of afterwards

Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward

Example Sentences

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Speaking outside the High Court in Glasgow afterwards Wylde's sister, Bernadette McCash, described the sentence as "a slap in the face".

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Speaking afterwards, both men called for national unity, greater opportunities for young people, and an end to the infighting that has plagued Nigeria's opposition.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The financial hedging losses in the first quarter are temporary and should reverse afterwards, leading to annual earnings growth of 67%, analysts say.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The Tisza leader wrote on social media afterwards that "Hungary was, is and will be in Europe".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But afterwards she seemed to improve on you, and I believe you thought her rather pretty at one time.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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