afterthought
Translation
something added later, a secondary consideration
Examples
She packed her umbrella as an afterthought.
She packed her umbrella as an afterthought.
The safety features were not an afterthought.
The safety features were not an afterthought.
Grammar Patterns
as an afterthought used to describe something added later She packed her umbrella as an afterthought.
Similar Words
Synonyms: addition, add-on, second thought; Antonyms: forethought, plan
Etymology
A compound of 'after' and 'thought'. It signifies a thought that occurs after the initial planning or action.
Memory Tips
Picture adding a P.S. to a letter because you thought of something else to say *after* you finished. That's an afterthought.