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

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."

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

afterlives plural, afterlifes plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "after" + "life."

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for afterlife

Ife wife life fife rife knife strife midwife midlife lowlife wildlife penknife

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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