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1hereafter
adverb here·af·ter \hir-ˈaf-tər\
: after this : from now on
: in a future time or state
Full Definition of HEREAFTER
1
: after this in sequence or in time
2
: in some future time or state
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First Known Use of HEREAFTER
before 12th century
Related to HEREAFTER
- Synonyms
- henceforward, henceforth
Rhymes with HEREAFTER
2hereafter
noun, often capitalized
Definition of HEREAFTER
1
: future
2
: an existence beyond earthly life <belief in the hereafter>
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First Known Use of HEREAFTER
1546
3hereafter
adjective
HEREAFTER Defined for Kids
1hereafter
adverb here·af·ter \hir-ˈaf-tər\
Definition of HEREAFTER for Kids
1
: after this <We will hereafter have a shorter recess.>
2
: in some future time or state <We can only guess what will happen hereafter.>
2hereafter
noun
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