English · Word Candidate

thereafter

/ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: thereafters

Sense 1

Meaning · English

After that time, from then on; thenceforth.

Adverb

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).

Meaning · English

After that (the thing aforementioned).

Adverb

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).

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

Synonym of hereafter (“existence after death”).

Noun

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).

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.