afterthoughts
|af-ter-thoughts|
B2
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/ˈæf.tɚ.θɔːts/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːf.tə.θɔːts/
(afterthought)
later idea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterthought' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'thought', where 'after' meant 'later' and 'thought' meant 'consideration'.
Historical Evolution
'afterthought' was formed in English by combining the words 'after' and 'thought'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a thought occurring later', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thought that occurs after an event or decision, often as an addition or reconsideration.
He added a few afterthoughts to his speech.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 08:37