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

Need another word that means the same as “afterwards”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “afterwards” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Afterwards” are: after, afterward, later, later on, subsequently, then, after that, after this, next, eventually, after a period of time, in due course

Afterwards as an Adverb

Definitions of "Afterwards" as an adverb

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

• At a later or future time.
• Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.

Synonyms of "Afterwards" as an adverb (12 Words)

after	At a later or future time afterwards. Two hours after that.
after a period of time	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.
after that	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.
after this	Behind or in the rear.
afterward	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. It didn t happen until afterward.
eventually	After an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay. Eventually after midnight I arrived at the hotel.
in due course	To or toward the inside of.
later	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. Later on it will be easier.
later on	Comparative of the adverb `late.
next	Following in the specified order. Jo was the next oldest after Martin.
subsequently	After a particular thing has happened; afterwards. The officer decided to stop and subsequently made an arrest.
then	Used at the end of a sentence to emphasize an inference being drawn. First came lightning then thunder.

Usage Examples of "Afterwards" as an adverb

• The offender was arrested shortly afterwards.

Associations of "Afterwards" (30 Words)

after	At a later or future time afterwards. Duke Frederick died soon after.
afterthought	An addition that was not included in the original plan. The garage was an afterthought.
afterward	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. It didn t happen until afterward.
aspiring	Desiring or striving for recognition or advancement. An aspiring artist.
augury	An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come. He hoped it was an augury.
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	Certain to meet (a particular fate. The shipment of illegal drugs destined for American and European markets.
divination	A prediction uttered under divine inspiration. The Celtic art of divination.
forthcoming	Willing to divulge information. The forthcoming holidays.
future	A verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future. We plan on getting married in the near future.
hereafter	At some time in the future. This court is in no way prejudging any such defence which may hereafter be raised.
incoming	(of a communication) being received rather than sent. An incoming call.
late	At or toward an end or late period or stage of development. They won the game with a late goal.
later	At some eventual time in the future. Later medical science could have saved the child.
next	The next person or thing. Campaigning for the next election.
permanency	The property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration.
posterior	The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on. The posterior part of the gut.
posthumous	Occurring or coming into existence after a person’s death. A posthumous award.
preliminary	A preliminary round in a sporting competition. A preliminary draft.
prognosis	A prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop. 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	For a short time. The book will appear shortly.
sometime	Occasional. A sometime contributor.
soon	In the near future. How soon can you get here.
subsequent	(of a stream or valley) having a direction or character determined by the resistance to erosion of the underlying rock, and typically following the strike of the strata. The theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906.
subsequently	Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. The officer decided to stop and subsequently made an arrest.
then	After that; next; afterwards. Then he left.
thereafter	After that time. It was agreed that the meeting be held annually thereafter.
upcoming	Of the relatively near future. The upcoming spring fashions.