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Afterward vs. Afterwards
Afterward
/ˈɑːftəwəd/Examples:
She found out about the surprise party afterward.The weather cleared up shortly afterward, making the hike enjoyable.I didn't know the details until much afterward.
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Afterwards
/ˈɑːftəwədz/Examples:
Afterwards I will see what he can eat."'Then, but not afterwards,' said the other.Lady Susan spoke to her very plainly about it afterwards."
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Afterward and Afterwards mean the same thing and are used interchangeably in modern English.
- The primary difference between afterward and afterwards is regional preference.
- Afterward is more commonly used in American English.
- Afterwards is more commonly used in British English.
- Remember the s at the end of afterwards for UK context.
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