afterwards
Translation
afterwards, later
Examples
We can talk about it afterwards.
We can talk about it afterwards.
They had a big argument, but they made up afterwards.
They had a big argument, but they made up afterwards.
Grammar Patterns
〈soon/long〉 afterwards at a later time First we'll work, and we can relax afterwards.
Similar Words
Synonyms: later, then, next, subsequently
Etymology
A variant of 'afterward', from 'after' + the directional suffix '-wards'.
Memory Tips
'Afterwards' is the more common spelling in British English. The 's' at the end is similar to other adverbs like 'towards' or 'backwards'.