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afterward

[af-ter-werd, ahf-] / ˈæf tər wərd, ˈɑf- /
ADVERB
following
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afterwards eventually late later next soon then thereafter
STRONG
after subsequently
WEAK
another time behind ensuingly intra latterly post hoc thereon ultimately
Antonyms
STRONGEST
earlier
WEAK
beforehand previously

Example Sentences

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In the days afterward, people on board ate at buffets, mingled, stargazed and attended lectures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Darda pointed out that the last time this happened, the S&P 500 skittered to the edge of bear-market territory shortly afterward.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“I really just want them to know you can create beautiful stuff, even in the struggle,” Brown told The Times afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The difference appeared in how the cells responded afterward.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

“Fine. Just be sure you clean up the mess afterward, girls. I don’t want any basketball players to trip.”

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee