AFTERWARD Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

afterward

adverb

ˈaf-tər-wərd

variants or afterwards

Definition of afterward

as in later

following in time or place we'll go to the play, then have supper afterward

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Recent Examples of afterward The association absorbed the cost of insuring and securing the building, as well as any repairs or renovations necessary afterward, said Emily Baime Michaels, the association’s executive director. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Estremera told employees at a staff meeting days afterward that the agreement, in which Callender agreed not to sue the agency, was a way to reduce liability and ultimately save costs. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Shortly afterward, the team hired Ian Cunningham, formerly assistant general manager at the Chicago Bears, as the Falcons’ general manager and Kevin Stefanski, formerly head coach of the Cleveland Browns, as Atlanta’s head coach. — Michael Ozanian,jessica Golden, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Bowie allegedly began scouting the Capitol in Albany soon afterward. — Stephen Sorace , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for afterward

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The film from writer-director Elle Sofe Sara will get a theatrical release in early 2027 before launching on digital platforms later next year.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
With Yeager ineligible for election to retain his seat and Saunders stepping down to retire at the end of this term later this year, neither will be on the council long-term going forward.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of later

Adverb

Soon after, Bier accused the Commission of violating the platform’s ad rules and said in a post on X that its ad account had been terminated.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Police describe what seems to be a phone tree the church members use to call on the congregation to pray and go to the family’s home — sometimes before the death, sometimes after.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of after

Adverb

Shortly thereafter, once Bunker came his way, the opportunity to depict a man who’s drastically turning his life around became a fittingly cathartic parallel to Pelphrey’s own recovery journey.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Wright built a vacation rental in the area in 2017 and started contacting the city shortly thereafter.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

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