Pronunciation

/əˈɑːfərˈwərd/

Definitions

• Adverb: Happening or coming after something else has occurred; subsequently. For example: “We discussed the matter afterward.”
• Adjective: Occurring or happening after something else; subsequent. For example: “The meeting was scheduled for the afternoon, with a break afterward.”

Phrases

• “Afterward, we went for coffee” indicates that an action will follow another at a later time.
• “She slept for hours afterward” implies rest or recovery following an event.
• “He reflected on the day afterward” suggests contemplation or review after the fact.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “I finished my work early, so I had some time to read afterward.”
• Adjective: “The celebration was held afterward, to mark their victory.”
• “We decided to relax and enjoy the scenery afterward.”

Synonyms

• Subsequently
• Later
• Posteventually
• After
• Consequently
• Then

Antonyms

• Prior
• Previously
• Initially
• Beforehand
• Instantly