afterwards

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Adverbial afterwards has 1 sense

subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, after, later on - happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here later"; "it didn't happen until afterward"; "two hours after that"

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Afterwards

Description:

"Afterwards" is an adverb commonly used to refer to an event or action that occurs or is done at a later time, following a particular event or action.

Senses:

At a later time; subsequently.
In the future; later on.

Usage:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

She finished her work and went for a walk afterwards.

He arrived home late last night; I had gone to bed already.

Sense 2:

Make sure to save some money for afterwards.

Please complete your homework first; you can play with your friends afterwards.

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