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afterward
What does afterward mean?
afterward (adverb): happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use afterward in a sentence?
- It didn't happen until afterward. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce afterward?
/ˈæftɚwɚd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does afterward come from?
Inherited from Middle English afterward, from Old English æfterweard; equivalent to after + -ward.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of afterward?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “afterward” mean?
to a limited extent or degree; not completely
Not quite: that's what somewhat means.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
Right! That's what “afterward” means.
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
Not quite: that's what irrespective means.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
Not quite: that's what apart means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “afterward”?
nevertheless
Not quite: nevertheless means something else.
subsequently
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furthermore
Not quite: furthermore means something else.
irrespective
Not quite: irrespective means something else.
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