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afterthought

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Noun — Something thought of or added later, often as a minor addition rather than part of the original plan.

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as an afterthought treated like an afterthought

Etymology

A compound of "after" + "thought," likely modeled on the earlier word "forethought."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “afterthought” mean?

The word “afterthought” means something thought of or added later, often as a minor addition rather than part of the original plan. In plain terms, something added on later, without much planning, often making it feel less important.

How do you pronounce “afterthought”?

“Afterthought” is pronounced AFT-thawt (/ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/ in IPA).

How do you use “afterthought” in a sentence?

Here is “afterthought” used in a sentence: “The garage was added as an afterthought.”

What part of speech is “afterthought”?

“Afterthought” is a noun.

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