Afterwards
Afterwards adverb - Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.
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Synonyms for Afterwards
Back and afterwards are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Back" instead an adjective "Afterwards".
Nearby Word: afterward
Back
Back adjective - Being at or in the part of something opposite the front part.
Afterwards and back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afterwards" instead an adjective "Back".
Both words in one sentence
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Also, the programming is often rushed for what happens afterwards, leading the player to the stock Game Over screen or back to level one afterwards, instead of back to the title screen.
Source: A Winner Is You -
Afterwards she begins putting her clothes back on, while he's still sort of on his back apparently not knowing what to do.
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He was relegated to a licenseless, back alley existence afterwards, mostly working for his brother.
Source: Back-Alley Doctor
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Back and Afterwards. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/afterwards/back
Afterwards & Back. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/afterwards/back>.
Back or Afterwards. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/afterwards/back.
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