afterwards

Adverb

(not comparable)

Antonyms

Origin

From Old English Ã¦fteweard (“behind") + -s (“(adverbial genitive)"). Surface analysis is after +"Ž -ward +"Ž -s.

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Soon afterwards he entered political life.
I thought afterwards seven was too early and changed the reservation to eight.
Afterwards, she snuggled into his arms, content with the sound of his heartbeat and the feel of his arms around her.
Afterwards, I went to the horses to grab our lunch.
Afterwards she brought a freshly roasted chicken, ham, preserves made with honey, and preserves made with sugar.

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