B1adverblanguage
US/ˈæf.tər.wərd/
UK/ˈɑːf.tə.wəd/
after the time or event that has just been mentioned; later
In context
We watched a movie and went out for noodles afterward.
She moved to Japan in 2015 and got married shortly afterward.
I felt much better afterward, so the long walk was worth it.
Words that go with afterward
verb + adverb
- arrived shortly afterwardThe police arrived shortly afterward and closed the road.
- died shortly afterwardHe was taken to hospital but died shortly afterward.
- left soon afterwardMost guests left soon afterward because of the rain.
- talk afterwardLet's talk afterward; the meeting is about to start.
- feel better afterwardCrying is normal, and most people feel better afterward.
- regret it afterwardDon't send an angry reply, or you'll regret it afterward.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We had dinner. After, we went to the cinema.Correct: We had dinner. Afterward, we went to the cinema.