Antonyms for afterward
ˈæf tər wərd, ˈɑf-af·ter·ward

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1. afterwardadverb

   Synonyms:
   afterwards

2. afterwardadverb

   subsequently to some other action

   Synonyms:
   afterwards

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1. subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, after, later onadverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   after, subsequently, by and by, afterwards, later, later on

How to use afterward in a sentence?

1. Frank Siller:

   When the dust settles, everybody goes home and these families are left, they are grieving and they get on with life without their loved ones, and we want to make sure we are going to be there for them long afterward.

2. Rachel Luna/Getty Images:

   I think fitness can be fun, but we have to strengthen that mindset. We have to look inward and not be so judgmental, so hard on ourselves for what we see on the outside. On days when I do n’t feel my best, I just make Rachel Luna/Getty Images do it. I have an understanding that when you push through it, you ’ll feel really good afterward. It gives me energy and a sense of accomplishment.

3. Linda Pietk:

   It wasn’t painful, just slightly uncomfortable, afterward, my face felt warm, was slightly red and a bit swollen. It appeared as if I had sunburn.

4. Evelyn Yang:

   My personal life and this growing public life -- theyre not separate.In this case, my experience with thesexual assault and then what happened --all that happened afterward is such a powerful and upsetting example of the truth that women are living with every day, and I just happen to have a platform to talk about it. I need to use that voice. I feel like its something thats an obligation but also a privilege and a gift that I get to share my story now and also help other women.

5. Alfred North Whitehead:

   We cannot think first and act afterward. From the moment of birth we are immersed in action, and can only fitfully guide it by taking thought.

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