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after vs afterward

afterward vs after

after is an adjective but afterward is not an adjective.

after and afterward both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
after No Yes No Yes
afterward No No No Yes
As adverbs, after and afterward are synonyms defined as:
  • after and afterward: happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
Other synonyms of after include afterwards, later, later on, subsequently.
after (adjective) afterward (adjective)
located farther aft
after (adverb) afterward (adverb)
behind or in the rear happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
Difference between after and afterward

Words related to "after"

Words related to "afterward"

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