Afterwards Meaning in English
word · lemma: afterward
/ˈæftɝwɝdz/
AF-tur-wurdz
/ˈɑːftəwədz/
AHF-tuh-wuhdz
Definition
At a later time, after something else has happened. It is used to show the next point in time following an event or action.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both speaking and writing. 'Afterward' and 'afterwards' mean the same thing; 'afterwards' is slightly more common in British English. It usually refers to time, not position, and often appears at the beginning or end of a clause.
Spanish: después - luegoPortuguese (BR): depois - em seguidaPortuguese (PT): depois - em seguidaChinese (Simplified): 后来 - 之后Chinese (Traditional): 後來 - 之後Hindi: बाद में - उसके बादArabic: بعد ذلك - لاحقًاBengali: পরে - তারপরেRussian: позже - потом - впоследствииJapanese: その後 - 後でVietnamese: sau đó - rồiKorean: 나중에 - 그 후에Turkish: sonra - ardındanUrdu: بعد میںIndonesian: setelah itu - kemudian
Example Sentences
We had dinner and went for a walk afterwards.
basic
She felt tired afterwards.
basic
Finish your homework first, and play afterwards.
basic
The meeting was tense, but we laughed about it afterwards.
natural
I didn't understand what he meant until afterwards.
natural
Let's grab coffee afterwards if you have time.
natural