
Afterwards
Sequence Clarity
Used to indicate the sequential order of events, showing one action follows another.

He'll give a speech, and answer questions afterwards.
Time Gap
Can imply a short or long period of time between events, context will clarify.

The sun set and, shortly afterwards, the stars appeared.
No Immediate Action
Suggests there is some delay before the next action, not occurring instantly.

We graduated and met up afterwards, not right away.
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ConsequentEventualLateNextSubsequentSuccessiveThenThereafter
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