thereafter

[ thair-af-ter, -ahf- ]

adverb

1. after that in time or sequence; afterward:

   Thereafter they did not speak.

   Synonyms: subsequently, thenceforth, later

2. Obsolete. accordingly.

thereafter

/ ˌðɛərˈɑːftə /

adverb

1. from that time on or after that time

   thereafter, he ceased to pay attention

Word History and Origins

Origin of thereafter¹

before 900; Middle English ther after, Old English thǣr æfter. See there, after

Example Sentences

Shortly thereafter, the department received a call regarding a nearby vehicle collision.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the moment has passed, the once-admirable warrior we were emotionally trained to root for has actually taken a shot near the kid, and shortly thereafter assaults Vi with the butt of her gun when the latter has the temerity to challenge her.

From Salon

Soon thereafter Vi is abandoned by yet another trusted loved one, while Caitlyn is rewarded for her hardened attitude against Zaun with raucous applause and a promotion.

From Salon

However, according to a person briefed on the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly, the Angels’ deal with FanDuel covers three years, which would give the team guaranteed revenue now and flexibility to join a national streaming package thereafter should the league be able to offer one.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel is fighting multifront battles against the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which launched a shock attack on southern Israel from the Gaza Strip more than a year ago that killed about 1,200 people, and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which began attacking Israel shortly thereafter.

From Los Angeles Times