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afterward

adverb

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

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Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
D
Contains
FTERWAR
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɑːftə.wəd

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adverb

  1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

    “he apologized subsequently”

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Example Sentences

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

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