afterwards meaning

Definition of afterwards

1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
   • he apologized subsequently
   • he's going to the store but he'll be back here later
   • it didn't happen until afterward
   • two hours after that

   Synonyms: subsequently, later, afterward, after, later on

How to pronounce afterwards

afterwards is pronounced /ˈɑːftəwədz/ in British English and /ˈæftɚwɚdz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.