Afterwards and Then

Afterwards

Afterwards adverb - Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.
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Synonyms for Afterwards

Then is a synonym for afterwards in later topic. In some cases you can use "Then" instead an adverb "Afterwards", when it comes to topics like following. popular alternative

Nearby Word: afterward

Then

Then adverb - In addition to what has been said.
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Synonyms for Then

Afterwards is a synonym for then in next topic. You can use "Afterwards" instead an adverb "Then". popular alternative
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