Synonyms for afterthought
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did.
Related words
- Word family
- afterthink
Forms
- Plural
- afterthoughts → rethinks, reconsiderations…
Example sentences
- rethink Algeria needs to rethink its economic strategy.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| afterthought | rising | |
| rethink | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- rethink2
- 15 letters
- reconsideration6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rethink2 = 2 syllables).