thereafter
Americanadverb
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after that in time or sequence; afterward.
Thereafter they did not speak.
- Synonyms:
- thenceforth, subsequently, later
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Obsolete. accordingly.
adverb
Etymology
Origin of thereafter
before 900; Middle English ther after, Old English thǣr æfter. See there, after
Vocabulary lists containing thereafter
Example Sentences
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She said that very soon thereafter he posted it.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
The couple broke off their engagement shortly thereafter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The unit’s performance will likely drive consensus expectations higher over the remainder of the year and help support further upgrades thereafter, he writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Whether delaying benefits until age 70 was a wise decision is not changed by the fact that he died shortly thereafter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
In Dallas, Texas, a former Bear Stearns bond salesman named Kyle Bass set up a hedge fund called Hayman Capital in mid-2006 and soon thereafter bought credit default swaps on subprime mortgage bonds.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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