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afterthought

noun

an addition that was not included in the original plan

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
FT
Scrabble score
22
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. an addition that was not included in the original plan

    “the garage was an afterthought”

noun

  1. thinking again about a choice previously made

    “he had second thoughts about his purchase”

In context

Example Sentences

the garage was an afterthought
he had second thoughts about his purchase

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