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Meaning of after that
The primary meaning of "after that" refers to something happening or done at a later time, indicating a sequence of events.
Etymology of after that
The phrase "after that" is a combination of the preposition "after" and the pronoun "that", with "after" originating from Old English "æfter" and "that" from Old English "þæt"
Historically, "after" has been used since the 9th century to indicate a position in time or space behind something else
The phrase "after that" has evolved to become a common way to express sequence and consequence in English
Synonyms
subsequently
next
then
afterwards
later
following
thereafter
after
later on
soon after
in the aftermath
at a later time
in the wake of
pursuing
successive
sequential
consequential
ensuing
successive to
in consequence
consequently
thereafter
thence
thenceforth
subsequently to
next in line
in succession
at a later date
behind
post
posterior
Definitions
- Used to indicate what happens or what should be done next in a sequence of events
- Indicating a time or situation that follows another
- Used to introduce a clause of time or circumstance that occurs later than something else
Usage Examples
- We will have dinner, and after that, we'll watch a movie
- She finished her homework, and after that, she went to bed
- The company will release the new product, and after that, they will start a marketing campaign
Antonyms
before
previously
earlier
prior
beforehand
initially
at first
prior to
preceding
antecedent
anterior
preceding
fore
afore
ahead
sooner
earlier on
at the outset
in the beginning
firstly
to start with
at the start