afterwards
Britishadverb
Etymology
Origin of afterwards
Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward
Example Sentences
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Nicholson said they were then ushered into the White House shortly afterwards.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Their rotation of the strike throughout led to England's fielders frequently fumbling while Bouchier dropped a simple catch off Devine at long-off in the final over that saw another nine runs added afterwards.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Riley monitored him for about an hour afterwards to ensure he had recovered from his ordeal.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
He said having to be brought home afterwards in a police car was like being in a "parallel universe".
From BBC • May 17, 2026
It was right afterwards that I got my mom to call up his mom to invite him over, and pretty soon Fang was at my place every day after school.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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