Afterthought
/ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:22 pts12 letters
Definition of Afterthought
noun
- A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
"She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did."
- Something additional to the original plan or concept.
"This whole remodeling was an afterthought; we were only going to paint and call it good."
verb
- (very rare except in the past tense, possibly nonstandard) To expound as an afterthought.
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