Synonyms for afterwards
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Adverb
1. Subsequently
after, later, subsequently, thereafter, then, later on, next, on
Other
anon, afterhand dated
Definitions
- adv. 1
At a later or succeeding time; after that;
Related words
- Other spellings
- afterward US
Example sentences
- subsequently Subsequently, the US Air Force assumed control in 1948.
- thereafter Shortly thereafter, the dearth returned to the house.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| afterwards | steady | |
| subsequently | steady | |
| thereafter | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- on1
- 4 letters
- then1, next1, anon2
- 5 letters
- after2, later2
- 9 letters
- afterhand
- 10 letters
- thereafter3
- 12 letters
- subsequently4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (anon2 = 2 syllables).