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Definition of "afterward" []

  • At a later time; subsequently. (adverb)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "afterward" in a sentence
  • "As before, he didn’t say a word afterward regarding the incident, but it shook me."
  • "What happens afterward is a testament to the power of a woman's love and determination, and to the invisible line of hope and healing that connects one human being with another."
  • "Separating the emotion during the see-saw extra-inning game and the euphoria afterward from the next task at hand was as much a challenge for the Twins as fatigue."
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