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afterwards

ADVERB
following
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


Example Sentences

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"I had an adorable opponent. I knew Derek was going to bring everything he had," Wilder said afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Bearman's crash happened almost straight afterwards and Russell immediately knew the consequences as he saw the safety car signs alight around the track.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The trial heard that Trump, now 20, called the victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, on 18 January last year and contacted UK police shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Did you know Bay City Rollers guys when you wrote that… or afterwards?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The atmosphere in the Trout was subdued for some days afterwards.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman