afterwards
Britishadverb
Etymology
Origin of afterwards
Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward
Example Sentences
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It is usual in cases where a candidate wins an elected mayoralty and a council seat for a by-election to be held afterwards for the council seat.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
"You're not really surprised that they have involvement in the judicial system afterwards as they grow up into adults."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The man was in tears afterwards, utterly spent, completely overcome.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
That contest is expected in mid-June at the earliest, meaning any formal leadership challenge is likely to be triggered afterwards.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
And he said afterwards, when he was well again, that he was sure it was Peter’s compass that had made him better in the end, and not the doctor’s medicine.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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