hereafter
word
Definition
"Hereafter" can mean 'from this time forward' in formal contexts, or refer to 'life after death'. It is often used in legal or religious language.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal, literary, or legal; rarely used in everyday speech. Common in legal documents (“hereafter referred to as...”) and religious discussions about life after death. Don't confuse it with 'from now on' (which is more conversational).
Spanish: en adelante - en el más allá (vida después de la muerte)Portuguese (BR): daqui em diante - vida após a mortePortuguese (PT): daqui em diante - vida após a morteChinese (Simplified): 今后 - 来世Chinese (Traditional): 今後 - 來世Hindi: इसके बाद - परलोकArabic: فيما بعد - الحياة الآخرةBengali: এহেতু - পরলোক (মৃত্যুর পরের জীবন)Russian: в дальнейшем - загробная жизньJapanese: 今後 - 来世（死後の世界）Vietnamese: từ nay trở đi - kiếp sau (sau khi chết)Korean: 이후 - 내세(죽음 이후의 삶)Turkish: bundan böyle - ahiret (ölümden sonraki yaşam)Urdu: آئندہ - آخرت (موت کے بعد کی زندگی)Indonesian: selanjutnya - akhirat (kehidupan setelah mati)
Example Sentences
The company will be known hereafter as BlueSky Inc.
basic
Many people believe in life hereafter.
basic
All changes will apply hereafter.
basic
"Hereafter, let’s try to meet on time," the manager said.
natural
He wondered what awaits him in the hereafter.
natural
This agreement shall govern the parties hereafter.
natural