Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thereafter
Adverb
/ðɛrˈæftər/
Definition
At a time after a specified event; subsequently.
Examples
- She completed her degree and, thereafter, found a job in her field.
- The policy was implemented in 2020, and thereafter, the city’s air quality improved.
- He moved to New York, and thereafter, he never wanted to leave.
Meaning
The term ‘thereafter’ refers to a point in time following a particular event or action. It indicates what happens after a significant occurrence.
Synonyms
- afterwards
- subsequently
- later
