English · Word Candidate

thereafter

/ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: thereafters

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

After that time, from then on; thenceforth.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sau thời gian đó, từ đó trở đi

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Adverb

Examples

Near-synonyms: afterward, afterwards

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

After that (the thing aforementioned).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sau sự việc được đề cập

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Adverb

Examples

The little dog was off like a shot, and the children went running thereafter.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of hereafter (“future existence or state”).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tương tự như sau này

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of hereafter (“existence after death”).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tương tự như sự tồn tại sau khi chết

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Noun

Examples

A mimed sequence might enliven Johnny's visit to the great thereafter; or the battle royal might be painted on a backdrop.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “thereafter” mean?

After that time, from then on; thenceforth.

Is “thereafter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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