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afterthought Definition and Meaning in English (afterthought definition)

noun
Synonyms:postscriptaddendumsupplement
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Afterthought definition: An idea or something said or done after the main part of an event or discussion, often as an addition or correction.

Definitions of Afterthought

  1. 1noun

    An idea or something said or done after the main part of an event or discussion, often as an addition or correction.

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casual

“The garden was an afterthought, added years after the house was built.”

casual

“His apology felt like an afterthought, not truly sincere.”

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Afterthought definition: An idea or something said or done after the main part of an event or discussion, often as an addition or correction.
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