afterwards

af-ter-wards · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

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

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    shortly afterwards — Soon after something.
  • •
    ever afterwards — From that time on; always after that point.

Related words

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

Etymology

From Old English æfterweard + -s (adverbial genitive suffix). The form with final -s is more common in British English, while afterward is preferred in American English.