Definition of AFTERWARD

afterward

Adverb

  • happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    • "it didn't happen until afterward"

Adv

  • Alternative form of afterwards.

Origin / Etymology

Inherited from Middle English afterward, from Old English æfterweard; equivalent to after + -ward.

Synonyms

after, afterwards, later, later on, subsequently

Antonyms

beforehand

Scrabble Score: 16

afterward: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
afterward: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
afterward: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

afterward: valid Words With Friends Word