afterwards
Britishadverb
Etymology
Origin of afterwards
Old English æfterweard, æfteweard, from aft + ward
Example Sentences
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That was the biggest game I ever played, and I still stand by the statement that I would have dealt with the consequences afterwards.
From BBC
If there was a relieved tone to O'Neill afterwards, there was a weariness from the German.
From BBC
The US State Department announced on Friday that Marco Rubio would hold talks in Monday in Israel, leading some observers to conclude this meant any potential strike would be held off at least until afterwards.
From Barron's
Davidson later told Variety he had felt a "wave of shame and embarrassment" afterwards.
From BBC
"We really enjoyed it, but we when he first came on we didn't know who he was. Then I found out on TikTok afterwards when I was searching who the supports were."
From BBC
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