afterward

af-ter-ward · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    At a later time; subsequently (primarily American English spelling).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    shortly afterward — Soon after.
  • •
    long afterward — Much later.

Related words

Antonyms: before, beforehand, previously
See also: afterwards, later, then
Synonyms: afterwards, later, subsequently, then

Etymology

From Old English æfterweard, from æfter ("after") + -weard (directional suffix, as in "toward"). The form without final -s is more common in American English, while afterwards is preferred in British English.