Afterwards
Adverb
UK
/ˈɑːf.tə.wədz/
US
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/
Definition
At a later time; after something else happens.
Example
"We ate dinner and went home afterwards."
"She studied hard and afterwards took a long nap to rest."
"There was a small party afterwards to celebrate the success."
Explanation
Afterwards means after something has happened, or later. It is used to talk about something that happens next in time. It helps describe the order of events and is usually used when telling stories, giving instructions, or talking about what comes later. It means the same as “after that,” but is often more formal.