Afterwards or Afterwords
Correct spelling “Afterwards” vs wrong “Afterwords”.
Afterwords
Incorrect spelling - “Afterwords” is incorrect; adds unnecessary ‘w’.
"Afterwords" is a common misspelling of "Afterwards". Always use "Afterwards" when referring to the correct word.
Afterwards
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Afterwards” means at a later time or subsequently.
Definition of Afterwards
"Afterwards": “Afterwards” means at a later time or subsequently.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Afterwards
- • later
- • subsequently
- • then
Usage Examples
"Correct:" We went home afterwards.
"Correct:" He finished his work and rested afterwards.
"Correct:" The meeting ended, and afterwards we discussed.
"Correct:" I called her afterwards.
"Incorrect:" We went home afterwords.
"Incorrect:" He finished work and rested afterwords.
"Incorrect:" The meeting ended, and afterwords we discussed.
"Incorrect:" I called her afterwords.
Notes:
- • No extra ‘w’ in afterwards.
- • Afterwords is wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Afterwards.
Q: Why not afterwords?
A: Extra ‘w’.
Q: Meaning?
A: At a later time.
Q: Trick?
A: After + wards = Afterwards.
Summary
“Afterwards” is correct; “Afterwords” is wrong.