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Rareafterthought
The correct spelling is afterthought.
How to pronounce afterthought
/ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/
nounIPA: /ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/
Say it like: Aft-ert-how-t
The correct spelling is afterthought. A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient. For example: "She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did."
Usage Examples
“She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did.”
“This whole remodeling was an afterthought; we were only going to paint and call it good.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
- 2.Something additional to the original plan or concept.
verb
- 1.(very rare except in the past tense, possibly nonstandard) To expound as an afterthought.
- 2.To think about after the fact, reflect on.
- 3.To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret.
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