afterlife
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Definition
- Noun:
- Life after death: The existence or state of being that some believe follows physical death. This concept often involves a continuation of the soul, spirit, or consciousness in another realm or form.
Usage
- The word "afterlife" is used to discuss religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs about what happens when a person dies. It is typically used in singular form.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Many ancient Egyptian rituals were focused on preparing for the afterlife.
- She believes in a peaceful afterlife where souls are reunited.
- The concept of an afterlife is central to several major religions.
- Do you think there is an afterlife?
Advanced Usage
- "In the afterlife": Used to describe existence or events occurring after death.
- He hoped to be rewarded for his good deeds in the afterlife.
- "Belief in the afterlife": A common phrase denoting the acceptance of this concept.
- Her strong belief in the afterlife gave her comfort.
Variants and Related Words
- Afterworld (n): Another term for the afterlife; the world of the dead.
- Myths often describe heroes journeying to the afterworld.
- Hereafter (n): (Formal) Life after death; the future, especially after death.
- They were concerned with salvation in the hereafter.
- Netherworld (n): Often refers to the underworld or abode of the dead.
- The tale described a dark netherworld.
Synonyms
- Life hereafter: (Formal) Existence after death.
- Beyond, the great beyond: (Idiomatic) The unknown state after death.
- Eternity: Often used in a religious context to mean unending life after death.
Idioms and Phrases
- "In the great hereafter": An idiomatic way of referring to the afterlife.
- They vowed to meet again in the great hereafter.
- "To pass into the afterlife": A euphemism for dying.
- The ancient king was buried with treasures to aid him as he passed into the afterlife.
Noun
- life after death