afterwards

Meanings

• adverb

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

  - "The lecture will begin at 10 am, and afterwards we will have a Q&A session."
  - "Afterwards, we went to the park to enjoy a picnic."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

beforehand

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Synonyms

afterhand , afterward

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with afterwards
afterglow , afterthought , aftertaste , aftermath

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Old English æftergeweorc, from æfter (after) + geweorc (work, deed)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'afterwards' contains all five vowels in English.

2. In the Bible, the phrase 'afterwards' is used to describe the events that occurred after the crucifixion of Jesus.

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Related Concepts

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1. consequence: The result or effect of an action or event.

2. aftermath: The period of time following an event, especially a tragic or catastrophic one.

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Culture

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In literature, 'afterwards' is often used to describe the consequences or effects of an event. For instance, in Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, the phrase 'it is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done' is followed by 'it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known'. In art, the concept of 'afterwards' is often depicted in paintings and sculptures that show the aftermath of an event or the passing of time.

How to Memorize "afterwards"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a timeline with 'before' and 'afterwards' marked on it.
   - Visualize a clock with the hand moving from 'before' to 'afterwards'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'afterwards' with the image of a sunrise or a new day.
   - Associate 'afterwards' with the feeling of relief or satisfaction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Alligators Are Terrific Swimmers' to remember the order of adjectives in a sentence: 'Afterwards, the alligators were terrific swimmers.'

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