Afterwards meaning

(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time.
adverb
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Origin of afterwards

  • From Old English æfteweard (“behind") + -s (“(adverbial genitive)"). Surface analysis is after +"Ž -ward +"Ž -s.

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Afterwards Sentence Examples

  • Soon afterwards he entered political life.

  • Afterwards, I went to the horses to grab our lunch.

  • 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 she brought a freshly roasted chicken, ham, preserves made with honey, and preserves made with sugar.

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