adv
hereafter
heer-RAHF-tuh
adv
1
From this point onward; in the future.
"The rules stated hereafter must be followed by all members."
noun
1
Life after death; existence beyond this one.
"Many religions teach that our actions in this life shape the hereafter."
How to Use Hereafter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs an adverb, "from now on"; as a noun, "the afterlife."
When to use it
The adverb sense is common in formal or legal writing; the noun sense is more literary or religious.
Word Forms
hereafters plural
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Etymology
From Old English hēræfter, literally "here" plus "after."