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Synonyms & Similar Words
subsequently
later
next
then
thereafter
following
after
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later on
at a later time
in the future
soon
presently
momentarily
thereafter
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thenceforth
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in due course
in due time
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ultimately
in the end
finally
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next
soon
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after a while
in a little while
when
once
after
Meaning of Afterwards
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "afterwards" is an adverb meaning "at a later time, subsequently" or "later on".
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as "after a particular event or time" or "at a later time".
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "afterwards" is used to indicate that something happens or is done after something else.
Example Uses
- We're going to the movies, and afterwards we'll get some dinner.
- The team will practice, and afterwards they'll review the game footage.
- She studied for the exam, and afterwards she felt confident about her performance.
- The company will launch the new product, and afterwards they'll assess its impact on the market.
- The tourists visited the museum, and afterwards they walked around the city.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
previously
before
earlier
sooner
initially
at first
beforehand
prior
preceding
anterior
antecedent
priorly
beforehand
earlier on
in the beginning
at the start
initially
first
formerly
once
previously
before
earlier
in advance
ahead of time