CEFR A2

afterwards

adverb

Meaning

At a later time; subsequently.

Examples

They had dinner, and afterwards they went to a movie.
He finished his work and went home afterwards.

Synonyms: later, then, subsequently, hence

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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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