Hereafter (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Following this in time or order or place; after this; "hereafter you will no longer receive an allowance".
Examples
- All members are required to dress formally hereafter at official events.
- The organization will no longer accept late payments hereafter, so please pay on time.
- Hereafter, all classes will start 15 minutes earlier to accommodate the new schedule.
- The updated policy will be implemented hereafter and must be respected by all employees.
- As of today, students will no longer have access to the library after 6 PM hereafter.
Meaning 2
In a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.; "the landlord demises unto the tenant the premises hereinafter called the demised premises"; "the terms specified hereunder".
Examples
- The company's financial obligations to the contractor are outlined hereafter in Section 5 of this agreement.
- All parties involved in the project will be mentioned hereafter by their respective titles.
- The beneficiary of the trust fund shall be specified hereafter in Article 7.
- A detailed description of the requirements for the software can be found hereafter in the Appendices.
- Please refer to the layout plan hereafter to obtain a better understanding of the proposed design.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
In a future life or state; "hope to win salvation hereafter".
Examples
- They will be rewarded with eternal happiness hereafter in return for their kind deeds.
- The priest spoke about the soul's journey and what to expect hereafter.
- I don't mind going through a little hardship now if it means a better life hereafter.
- She comforted her grieving friends by saying that they would be reunited with their loved ones hereafter.
- Those who live a virtuous life can hope to find peace and tranquility hereafter.