afterward

/'ɑ:ftəwəd/ Cách viết khác : (afterward) /'ɑ:ftəwədz/
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afterward

They finished their homework, and afterward they played in the backyard.

Definition

Adverb: - At a later time; following an event or point in time: "afterward" indicates that something happens or is done after a previous event or specified time.

Usage

"Afterward" is used to connect a subsequent action or situation to a prior one. It typically appears at the beginning or end of a clause. - It answers the question "When?" in relation to a previous action. - It is synonymous with "later," "subsequently," or "after that."

Examples
  • We had dinner, and afterward we went for a walk.
  • She finished her work and went home afterward.
  • The meeting will start at 3 PM. Afterward, there will be a reception.
  • He felt tired afterward.
Advanced Usage
  • "Soon afterward": indicating a short time following an event.
    • The storm passed, and soon afterward the sun came out.
  • "Not long afterward": indicating a relatively brief period following an event.
    • She moved to the city, and not long afterward she found a new job.
Variants and Related Words
  • Afterwards: This is a variant form identical in meaning and usage to "afterward." The choice between "afterward" and "afterwards" is often a matter of regional or stylistic preference.
    • Let's discuss the details afterwards.
Synonyms
  • Later: at a time in the future; after the present time.
  • Subsequently: after a particular thing has happened.
  • Then: next; after that.
  • Thereafter: from that time onward.
Antonyms
  • Beforehand: before an action or event; in advance.
  • Previously: at a previous or earlier time.
  • Earlier: happening before the present time or before the time one is referring to.
Notes on Usage
  • "Afterward" is an adverb of time. It does not function as a preposition. To use a preposition, you would say "after [something]" (e.g., ).
  • It is often used in narrative to show the sequence of events.
afterward

They finished their homework, and afterward they played in the backyard.

Adverb
  1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    • he apologized subsequently
    • he's going to the store but he'll be back here later
    • it didn't happen until afterward
    • two hours after that

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