AFTERWARD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for AFTERWARD?

Need another word that means the same as “afterward”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “afterward” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Afterward” are: after, afterwards, later, later on, subsequently

Afterward as an Adverb

Definitions of "Afterward" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “afterward” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.

Synonyms of "Afterward" as an adverb (5 Words)

after	At a later or future time afterwards. Duke Frederick died soon after.
afterwards	At a later or future time. The offender was arrested shortly afterwards.
later	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. He s going to the store but he ll be back here later.
later on	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.
subsequently	After a particular thing has happened; afterwards. He apologized subsequently.

Usage Examples of "Afterward" as an adverb

• It didn't happen until afterward.

Associations of "Afterward" (30 Words)

after	At a later or future time afterwards. Two hours after that.
afterthought	Something that is thought of or added later. The garage was an afterthought.
afterwards	At a later or future time. The offender was arrested shortly afterwards.
aspiring	Directing one’s hopes or ambitions towards becoming a specified type of person. An aspiring artist.
augury	An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come. They heard the sound as an augury of death.
belated	Coming or happening later than should have been the case. A belated birthday card.
destine	Design or destine. She was destined to become a great pianist.
destined	Governed by fate. An old house destined to be demolished.
divination	The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means. The mediums are hired to perform divinations.
forthcoming	At ease in talking to others. The forthcoming holidays.
future	Bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date. The needs of future generations.
hereafter	In a future life or state. The hope of life hereafter.
incoming	Arriving at a place or position. Incoming passengers.
late	Of a later stage in the development of a language or literature used especially of dead languages. An elegantly dressed woman in her late fifties.
later	At or toward an end or late period or stage of development. He s going to the store but he ll be back here later.
next	The next person or thing. The next president.
permanence	The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely. The clarity and permanence of the dyes.
permanency	The property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration.
preliminary	A preliminary round in a sporting competition. The discussions were seen as preliminary to the policy paper.
presumption	An attitude adopted in law or as a matter of policy towards an action or proposal in the absence of acceptable reasons to the contrary. The planning policy shows a general presumption in favour of development.
prognosis	A prediction of the course of a disease. The disease has a poor prognosis.
prospective	Expected or expecting to be the specified thing in the future. A meeting to discuss prospective changes in government legislation.
shortly	Abruptly, sharply, or curtly. He said shortly that he didn t like it.
sometime	At some indefinite or unstated time. You must come and have supper sometime.
soon	In or after a short time. It s a pity you have to leave so soon.
subsequent	Following in time or order. Subsequent developments.
subsequently	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. The officer decided to stop and subsequently made an arrest.
then	Subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors. She won the first and then the second game.
thereafter	From that time on. Thereafter he never called again.
upcoming	About to happen; forthcoming. The upcoming election.