afterward vs after
after vs afterwardafterward is not an adjective while after is an adjective.
afterward and after both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| afterward | No | No | No | Yes |
| after | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
afterward and after
are synonyms defined as:
- afterward and after: happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
| afterward (adjective) | after (adjective) |
|---|---|
| located farther aft |
| afterward (adverb) | after (adverb) |
|---|---|
| happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | behind or in the rear |
| happening at a time subsequent to a reference time |
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