afterthought

Plural: afterthoughts

Noun

• thinking again about a choice previously made
• an addition that was not included in the original plan
  • "the garage was an afterthought"
• A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
• Something additional to the original plan or concept.

Verb

• To expound as an afterthought.
• simple past and past participle of afterthink

Examples

• She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did.
• This whole remodeling was an afterthought; we were only going to paint and call it good.

Synonyms

reconsideration, rethink, second thought

Related Words

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