afterword

Meanings

• noun

  A brief statement or comment added at the end of a literary work, speech, or musical composition.

  - "The author added an afterword to the novel explaining his inspiration for the story."
  - "The afterword in the scientific paper provided additional information about the research findings."

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Synonyms

annex , aftertale , afterward , afterscript

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Variants

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afterword , afterwords

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Etymology

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Old English eftweard, from eft ‘after’ + weard ‘guard, keep’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'afterword' first appeared in English literature in the 16th century.

2. Some authors use pseudonyms or pen names for their afterwords to maintain anonymity or to distinguish them from their main texts.

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Related Concepts

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1. preface: A preface is a section at the beginning of a book that introduces the author, explains the purpose and scope of the work, and acknowledges any sources of assistance.

2. epilogue: An epilogue is a section at the end of a literary work that provides a conclusion or resolution, often in the form of a speech or monologue by a character.

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Culture

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In literature, an afterword is often used to provide context, background information, or personal reflections by the author. It can also include corrections or clarifications to the main text.

How to Memorize "afterword"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a book with an afterword section at the end.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'afterword' with the idea of a conclusion or ending.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'After Words' to remember that an afterword comes after the main text.

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