noun
afterword
Afterword (noun) means a short piece of writing added at the end of a book.
noun
1
A short piece of writing added at the end of a book.
2
A short note added after the main text of a piece of writing.
3
Extra material placed at the end of a book.
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Etymology
Formed from after- and word; compare foreword.
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What is the meaning of afterword?
"afterword" (noun) means a short piece of writing added at the end of a book.
What is the opposite of afterword?
Opposites of "afterword" include foreword, prologue, preamble.
What are the different meanings of afterword?
"afterword" has 3 main meanings: 1. A short piece of writing added at the end of a book; 2. A short note added after the main text of a piece of writing; 3. Extra material placed at the end of a book.
