AFTERWARDS

subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, after, later on

(adverb) happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; “he apologized subsequently”; “he’s going to the store but he’ll be back here later”; “it didn’t happen until afterward”; “two hours after that”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

afterwards (not comparable)

(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time.

Synonyms

• afterhand, afterward; see also subsequently

Antonyms

• beforehand

Source: Wiktionary


Aft"er*wards, Aft"er*ward, adv. Etym: [AS. æfteweard, a., behind. See Aft, and -ward (suffix). The final s in afterwards is adverbial, orig. a genitive ending.]

Definition: At a later or succeeding time.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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