afterwards
Once it's done
Afterwards means at a later time, following some event or action: We had dinner and went for a walk afterwards.
It implies sequence rather than simultaneity—something happens, then something else follows.
Interchangeable with afterward, though afterwards is slightly more common in British English.
At a subsequent time
- subsequentlyOccurring after something else
- thenAt that time
- followingComing after another
- nextImmediately following in sequence
eventually · soon · ensuing · latterly · presently · shortly · momentarily · succeeding
Recognition after the fact
- retrospectionContemplating past events
- looking backRecalling what happened before
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- recollectionRecalled mental image
reassessment · reconsideration · second thoughts · postmortem · review · regret · realization · wisdom
Indirect result of action
- ramificationSecondary consequence of action
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- aftereffectDelayed secondary consequence
- outcomeFinal result of events
result · effect · upshot · impact · corollary · implication · side effect · end result
In progress now
- moving forwardContinuing toward a goal
- going forwardFrom this point onward
- proceedingAct of going forward
- carrying onMaintaining activity despite obstacles
what follows · next steps · follow-through · transition · picking up
later
At a subsequent time
- subsequentlyOccurring after something else
- thenAt that time
- followingComing after another
next · eventually · soon · ensuing · latterly · presently · shortly · momentarily · succeeding · in time
hindsight
Recognition after the fact
- retrospectionContemplating past events
- looking backRecalling what happened before
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
recollection · reassessment · reconsideration · second thoughts · postmortem · review · regret · realization · wisdom · perspective
repercussion
Indirect result of action
- ramificationSecondary consequence of action
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- aftereffectDelayed secondary consequence
outcome · result · effect · upshot · impact · corollary · implication · side effect · end result · sequelae
ongoing
In progress now
- moving forwardContinuing toward a goal
- going forwardFrom this point onward
- proceedingAct of going forward
what follows · next steps · carrying on · follow-through · transition · picking up