B2
after vs afterward vs afterwards vs thereafter
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| afteradverb/ˈæf.tər/ | Meaning at a later time | Goes with — | Example She left at noon, and I followed soon after. |
| afterwardadverb/ˈæf.tər.wərd/ | Meaning after the time or event that has just been mentioned; later | Goes with died shortly afterward | Example I felt much better afterward, so the long walk was worth it. |
| afterwardsadverb/ˈæf.tər.wərdz/ | Meaning at a later time, after something else has happened | Goes with shortly afterwards | Example Shortly afterwards, the rain started to fall heavily. |
| thereafteradverb/ˌðerˈæf.tər/ | Meaning after a particular time or event | Goes with shortly thereafter | Example He moved to Hanoi in 2015 and started his own company shortly thereafter. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The first month of the course is free, and you pay ten dollars a month .