1. at a later time; subsequently

Examples

• We had dinner and afterwards went to see a movie.
• She studied hard for the exam and afterwards felt confident about her performance.
• The meeting ended at noon, and afterwards everyone went to lunch.
• He apologized for his mistake and afterwards tried to make things right.
• They played soccer in the park and afterwards walked home together.
• The storm passed through quickly, and afterwards the sun came out.