Forward and Hereafter

Forward

Forward adverb - Toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time.

Hereafter and forward are semantically related in in the future topic. In some cases you can use "Hereafter" instead the word "Forward" as an adverb or a noun or an adjective, when it comes to topics like tomorrow.

Hereafter

Hereafter adverb - From this point on.

Forward and hereafter are semantically related in in the future topic. Sometimes you can use "Forward" instead the word "Hereafter" as an adverb or a noun or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as tomorrow.

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • The Constant In the Justice League episode "Hereafter", Superman is hurled forward some 30,000 years.
    Source: The Constant
  • Victory Is Boring In the episode "Hereafter", Vandal Savage (an immortal, fast-healing, superintelligent human conquerer and former caveman) is enduring the solitude and loneliness of having destroyed humanity in stoic fashion when Superman is transported forward in time by Toyman.
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