afterdays
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/ˈæftərˌdeɪz/
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/ˈɑːftəˌdeɪz/
(afterday)
period after an event
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterdays' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'æfterdæg,' where 'æfter' meant 'after' and 'dæg' meant 'day.'
Historical Evolution
'æfterdæg' transformed into the Middle English word 'afterday,' and eventually became the modern English word 'afterdays.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the day after,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a period following an event.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period of time following a particular event or era.
In the afterdays of the revolution, the country faced many challenges.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 01:06