Afterward (Adverb)
Meaning
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".
Examples
- The party continued late into the night and we all went to a diner afterward for some breakfast.
- After the difficult presentation, everyone felt relieved and we decided to get lunch together afterward.
- They worked hard to clean the house before the move, and then relaxed afterward in their new backyard.
- The patient was quite nervous before the examination, but calmed down and even smiled afterward.
- The tourists finished exploring the museum, then headed to a nearby park to rest and enjoy the scenery afterward.