afterwards (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːftəwədz/

Definition

At a later time; subsequently.

Examples

• They had dinner, and afterwards they went to a movie.

• He finished his work and went home afterwards.

• The concert was great; afterwards, we met the band.

How to Use afterwards

afterwards (adverb)

At a later time; subsequently. — "We'll go to the beach, and afterwards, we can have a picnic."

Synonyms of afterwards

Words with a similar meaning to afterwards:

• later
• then
• subsequently
• hence

Antonyms of afterwards

Words with the opposite meaning to afterwards:

• before
• previously

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