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  1. We can use after as an adverb, but afterwards is more common. When after is used, it is usually as part of an adverb phrase: They lived happily ever after. (means ‘for ever’) She had an operation on her leg and afterwards was unable to walk for at least a month.

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  2. afterwards. later. latterly. subsequently. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of thereafter in a Sentence. Thereafter, the two companies operated in full partnership. gave his farewell speech and left the room shortly thereafter.

  3. "Thereafter" and "afterwards" are basically synonyms. One can often replace the other. In some cases. there is a subtle difference in preference. "Thereafter" (= after that)means "continuing on from a particular point in time (= from then on), especially after something else has stopped happening.

  4. Thereafter means after the event or date mentioned. [formal] [...] More. Synonyms of 'thereafter' • after that, then, next, afterwards [...] More. Examples of 'thereafter' in a sentence. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins. Read more.

  5. There is no difference between afterward and afterwards. Neither is more correct or incorrect than the other, and both appear throughout the English-speaking world. North American writers tend to favor afterward, while English speakers from outside the U.S. and Canada tend to favor afterwards.

  6. Afterwards = after the completion of a related event If you take all your toys out of the box, you're going to have to pick them up afterwards. Then = the next item in a series of actions She washed and dried her hands.

  7. THEREAFTER definition: 1. continuing on from a particular point in time, especially after something else has stopped…. Learn more.