Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

afterthought

noun
ˈæf.tər.θɔt
Definition
A thought that occurs after the main thoughts or actions have taken place.
Examples
  • She added a comment as an afterthought during the meeting.
  • His apology felt like an afterthought, not sincere.
Meaning
An afterthought refers to something that is considered later in time, often as an addition or after the main point has been made.
Synonyms
  • aftereffect
  • subsequent thought
  • reconsideration