Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

afterwards

adverb
/ˈɑːftərwərdz/
Definition
at a later or subsequent time
Examples
  • We had dinner and, afterwards, went for a walk.
  • She studied hard; afterwards, she felt proud of her results.
  • The meeting was lengthy, but we achieved our goals, and afterwards, we celebrated.
Meaning
Refers to a point in time that comes after a particular event or situation.
Synonyms
  • subsequently
  • later
  • then
  • thereafter