afterwards

[US]/ˈɑːftəwədz/
[UK]/ˈæftərwərdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. at a later time; following an event

Example Sentences

They went to the movies and afterwards grabbed dinner.

She finished her work and afterwards went for a walk.

He studied for his exam and afterwards took a break.

We had a meeting and afterwards discussed the next steps.

Afterwards, they decided to go on a trip together.

She cleaned the house and afterwards relaxed on the couch.

He finished his workout and afterwards drank a protein shake.

Afterwards, they went for a swim in the pool.

She cooked dinner and afterwards watched a movie.

He finished his project and afterwards celebrated with his team.

Real-world Examples

Do you review your notes afterwards then?

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

But I saw you at the party afterwards.

Source: Listening Digest

They can make it look great afterwards.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

Yes, but you must take them down afterwards.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 11

No, I was adopted shortly afterwards though.

Source: Dad teaches you grammar.

No, but I spoke to Patton afterwards.

Source: NPR News Compilation November 2017

He is scheduled to visit Japan afterwards.

Source: CRI Online January 2023 Collection

He died a week or so afterwards.

Source: Go blank axis version

He enjoyed singing and all the congratulations afterwards!

Source: New Curriculum Standard People’s Education Press High School English (Compulsory 2)

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