Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afterward
adverb
/ˈaftərwərd/
Definition
At a later time; subsequently.
Examples
- We went out for dinner and afterward saw a movie.
- She finished her homework and afterward called her friend.
- The storm passed, and afterward, the sun came out.
Meaning
The term ‘afterward’ refers to something that occurs later than a specified point in time. It is typically used to indicate a sequence of events where one thing happens following another.
Synonyms
- subsequently
- later
- thereafter
