noun
Uncommon
afterlife
AHF-tuh-lyf
Afterlife (noun) means a form of existence believed to continue after physical death. Example: “Many religions teach that there is an afterlife.”
noun
1
A form of existence believed to continue after physical death.
"Many religions teach that there is an afterlife."
"He didn't believe in an afterlife of any kind."
2
The continued influence, use, or reception of something after its original context has ended.
"The novel found a rich afterlife as a stage adaptation."
"The song has had a long afterlife in film soundtracks."
How to use afterlife
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat (if anything) comes after death, or the later life a thing or idea takes on.
Common pairings
believe in an afterlife
life after death
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Word forms
- Plural
- afterlives, afterlifes
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "after" + "life."
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What does “afterlife” mean?
The word “afterlife” means a form of existence believed to continue after physical death. In plain terms, what (if anything) comes after death, or the later life a thing or idea takes on.
How do you pronounce “afterlife”?
“Afterlife” is pronounced AHF-tuh-lyf (/ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ in IPA).
How do you use “afterlife” in a sentence?
Here is “afterlife” used in a sentence: “Many religions teach that there is an afterlife.”
What is another word for “afterlife”?
Words with a similar meaning to “afterlife” include afterworld, by and by, byembye, deadland, hereafter and next world.
What part of speech is “afterlife”?
“Afterlife” is a noun.
Is “afterlife” a common word?
“Afterlife” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “afterlife” have?
“Afterlife” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a form of existence believed to continue after physical death.
