afterlives
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🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌlaɪvz/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌlaɪvz/
(afterlife)
existence after death
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterlife' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'æfter' meaning 'after' and 'lif' meaning 'life'.
Historical Evolution
'æfterlif' transformed into the Middle English word 'afterlyf', and eventually became the modern English word 'afterlife'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'life after death', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 15:06