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thereafter

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adv/ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)//ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)//ˌðɛɹˈæf.tɚ/
  1. 1

    After that time, from then on; thenceforth.not-comparable

    • Near-synonyms: afterward, afterwards
    • He left; thereafter we never met again.
  2. 2

    After that (the thing aforementioned).not-comparable

    • The little dog was off like a shot, and the children went running thereafter.
noun/ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)//ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)//ˌðɛɹˈæf.tɚ/
  1. 1

    Synonym of hereafter (“future existence or state”).countableuncommonuncountable

  2. 2

    Synonym of hereafter (“existence after death”).countablepoeticuncommon

    • A mimed sequence might enliven Johnny's visit to the great thereafter; or the battle royal might be painted on a backdrop.

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