Cool MateMeaning of Afterwards
at a later time; after an event that has already been mentioned
In simple words: After something happens, at a later time.
Afterwards in a sentence
- Afterwards she was sorry for what she'd said.
- Let's go out now and eat afterwards.
- **Shortly afterwards** he met her again.
- He went to dinner at a restaurant, and **soon afterwards**, he fell ill.
- They decided to have another child, and Jake was born not long afterwards.
- Steve and I remained friends for years afterwards.
- Only afterwards did we realise how lucky we were to get away.
How to use Afterwards
Used in both spoken and written English, 'afterwards' is appropriate for neutral contexts. Avoid in very formal writing where 'subsequently' may be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Sounds like 'after' + 'words' — think of talking about what you did after an event.
Related words
Collocations with Afterwards
- arrive afterwards
- meet afterwards
- discuss afterwards
- see each other afterwards
- leave afterwards
Synonyms for Afterwards
Opposites of Afterwards
- beforehand
- previously
Common mistakes with Afterwards
- Confused with 'after' (not interchangeable).
- Omitting 's' in 'afterwards' when using it in sentences.
- Using 'afterwards' too early in a sentence.
Compare Afterwards with Subsequently, Later, Thereafter, Then, After
Afterwards appears in
Afterwards in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لاحقاً
بعد حدوث شيء، في وقت لاحق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পরে
কোনো কিছু ঘটার পরে, একটু পরে।
- GermanDeutsch
Danach
Nachdem etwas passiert ist, zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt.
- SpanishEspañol
Después
Después de que algo sucede, en un momento posterior.
- Persianفارسی
بعداً
بعد از اینکه اتفاقی افتاد، در زمان بعدی.
- FrenchFrançais
Après
Après que quelque chose s'est passé, plus tard.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बाद में
कुछ होने के बाद, एक बाद का समय।
- ItalianItaliano
Dopo
Dopo che succede qualcosa, in un secondo momento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Depois
Depois de algo acontecer, num momento posterior.
- RussianРусский
Потом
После того, как что-то произошло, позже.
- Urduاردو
بعد میں
کسی چیز کے ہونے کے بعد، بعد میں۔
- Chinese中文
之后
在某事发生后，稍后的时间。
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Frequently asked questions about Afterwards
What does Afterwards mean?
After something happens, at a later time.
What is the definition of Afterwards?
at a later time; after an event that has already been mentioned
How do you use Afterwards in a sentence?
Afterwards she was sorry for what she'd said.
Can you give another example of Afterwards?
Let's go out now and eat afterwards.
What are synonyms for Afterwards?
Common alternatives include subsequently, later, thereafter, then, after.
What is the opposite of Afterwards?
Opposite meanings include beforehand, previously.
What words go with Afterwards?
It commonly pairs with arrive afterwards, meet afterwards, discuss afterwards, see each other afterwards, leave afterwards.
What are common mistakes when using Afterwards?
Confused with 'after' (not interchangeable). Omitting 's' in 'afterwards' when using it in sentences. Using 'afterwards' too early in a sentence.
How do you pronounce Afterwards?
US: /["/ˈæftərwərdz/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɑːftəwədz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Afterwards?
Used in both spoken and written English, 'afterwards' is appropriate for neutral contexts. Avoid in very formal writing where 'subsequently' may be preferred.
What CEFR level is Afterwards?
"Afterwards" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.