afterward
word
/ˈæftɝwɝd/
/ˈɑːftəwəd/
Definition
At a later time; after something else has happened.
Usage & Nuances
More common in American English than 'afterwards', which is preferred in British English. Used at the start or end of a sentence; often refers to the near future in a sequence of events. Formal, but suitable in both spoken and written English.
Spanish: después - luegoPortuguese (BR): depois - em seguidaPortuguese (PT): depois - em seguidaChinese (Simplified): 之后 - 后来Chinese (Traditional): 之後 - 後來Hindi: बाद मेंArabic: بعد ذلكBengali: পরেRussian: потом - позже - впоследствииJapanese: その後 - 後でVietnamese: sau đóKorean: 그 후에 - 나중에Turkish: sonra - ardındanUrdu: بعد میںIndonesian: setelah itu - kemudian
Example Sentences
He left the party soon afterward.
basic
I'll call you afterward and let you know what happened.
natural
Let’s grab coffee afterward, if you have time.
natural
Please finish your homework, and you can play afterward.
basic
We had dinner and went for a walk afterward.
basic
The meeting was stressful, but everyone seemed happier afterward.
natural