afterhelp
|af-ter-help|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌhɛlp/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌhɛlp/
post-event assistance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterhelp' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'help', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'help' meant 'assistance'.
Historical Evolution
'Afterhelp' was formed by combining the words 'after' and 'help' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'help provided after an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
assistance or support provided after an event or action has taken place.
The organization offers afterhelp to communities affected by natural disasters.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 11:21