afterward

Meanings

• adverb

  happening or coming after something in time; following in order or sequence

  - "The presentation will begin at 3 p.m., and afterward we can go out for dinner."
  - "Afterward, they went to the store to buy some groceries."

• adverb

  at or for a time after an event or action

  - "The guests lingered afterward, enjoying each other's company."
  - "Afterward, he felt relieved and happy that the difficult task was completed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

beforehand

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Synonyms

afterhand , afterward

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with afterward
forward , afterword , ward , paroled , marrow

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Variants

List of all variants of afterward that leads to same result
afterward , afterwards

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Etymology

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Old English eftweard, from eft 'after' + weard 'guard, keep'; akin to ward 'guard'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'afterward' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a statement made by a witness or party after an event has occurred.

2. The word 'afterward' can also be used as a noun to refer to a statement or report made after an event.

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Related Concepts

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1. sequel: A work of literature, film, television, or other media that continues the story of a previous work

2. epilogue: A brief narrative added to the end of a literary work, often providing a conclusion or explanation not included in the main text

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Culture

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In literature, 'afterward' can refer to a section at the end of a story that provides additional context or explanation. It can also be used figuratively to refer to the emotional or psychological state following an event.

How to Memorize "afterward"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'afterward' written out, and imagine it as a signal that something follows in time

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'afterward' with the idea of something happening after an event or action

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'afterward' comes 'after' an event or action

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