aftertime
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🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌtaɪm/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌtaɪm/
future period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftertime' originates from Middle English, combining 'after' meaning 'following in time' and 'time' meaning 'a period or interval.'
Historical Evolution
'aftertime' evolved from the Middle English term 'after tyme,' which was used to denote a period following a specific event.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a time following a specific event,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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