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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Investors still expect the Fed to raise rates again—if not this month, then soon thereafter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said authorities are "verifying the facts" and will "respond appropriately" thereafter.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Holmes’ then-wife, attorney Marilee Fiebig, filed for divorce shortly thereafter, followed by the divorce of Robach and her second husband, “Melrose Place” actor Andrew Shue, months later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Their rate would reset after three years, and then every five years thereafter.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
And thereafter thrice a day the heralds proclaimed the coming of the King Elessar.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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