- a variation of afterward.
afterwards
Britishadverb
Etymology
Origin of afterwards
Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward
Example Sentences
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Afterwards she could have been thinking, “That was a stupid thing to say!”
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Afterwards Clarke receives some criticism after a tense off-pitch interview saying: "I don't even know why we do these interviews."
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Afterwards, Burgos was early in recognizing that attempts to defeat Mamdani in the general election were likely futile.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Afterwards, he thanked Kim in a letter, saying the leaders had "made an in-depth exchange of views on the issues of mutual interest and achieved a series of important common understanding", according to KCNA.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Afterwards at the Chthonian it was like old times.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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