afterschool
|af-ter-school|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌskuːl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌskuːl/
post-school activities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterschool' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'school', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'school' referred to an institution for educating children.
Historical Evolution
'afterschool' evolved from the Old English word 'æfter' meaning 'after' and the Latin word 'schola' meaning 'school', eventually forming the modern English word 'afterschool'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'following the school day', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring or provided after the regular school day ends.
The afterschool activities include sports and arts.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 00:21