thereafter

After a time or event already mentioned, or from that time onward.

• She moved away soon thereafter.
• The fee is paid monthly thereafter.
• He retired in June and died shortly thereafter.

Similar words: afterward, afterwards, subsequently, from then on

Common phrases: shortly thereafter, soon thereafter, every year thereafter

Following behind a person or thing already mentioned.

• The dog fled, and the boy ran thereafter.
• The carriage departed, with two riders following thereafter.
• A ball rolled downhill, and the children hurried thereafter.

Similar words: after it, after them

Common phrases: run thereafter, hurry thereafter, follow thereafter