How do you use the word "afterward" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "afterward" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "afterward": Only afterward did he explain why he did it. I afterward sold them to enable me to buy R. Burton's Historical Collections.

Afterward Meaning

/ˈɑːftə.wəd/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

advAlternative form of afterwards.

Sentence Examples

Only afterward did he explain why he did it.

I afterward sold them to enable me to buy R. Burton's Historical Collections.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

after later afterwards

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

We went to dinner first, and ____ we attended the concert.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

We went to the movie and had a great dinner ____ at a nearby cafe.

Word Origin & History

Inherited from Middle English afterward, from Old English æfterweard; equivalent to after + -ward.

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