About The Word Afterthought

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Afterthought

Afterthought Meaning & Definition
Afterthought Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Afterthought?

[n] an addition that was not included in the original plan; "the garage was an afterthought"
[n] thinking again about a choice previously made; "he had second thoughts about his purchase"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Afterthought: reconsideration | rethink | second thought

Related Terms | Find terms related to Afterthought: about-face | addendum | afterthoughts | appendix | back matter | better thoughts | bind | block | blockage | bureaucratic delay | change of mind | chorus | coda | codicil | colophon | conclusion | consequence | continuance | continuation | delay | delayage | delayed reaction | detention | developed thought | double take | dragging | dying words | envoi | epilogue | flip | flip-flop | follow-through | follow-up | halt | hang-up | hindrance | holdup | interim | jam | lag | lagging | last words | logjam | mature judgment | mature thought | moratorium | obstruction | paperasserie | Parthian shot | parting shot | pause | peroration | postface | postfix | postlude | postscript | PS | reappraisal | reconsideration | red tape | red-tapeism | red-tapery | re-examination | refrain | reprieve | respite | retardance | retardation | rethinking | revaluation | reversal | reverse | review | right-about | right-about-face | ripe idea | second thought | second thoughts | sequel | sequela | sequelae | sequelant | sequent | sequitur | slowdown | slowness | slow-up | stay | stay of execution | stop | stoppage | subscript | suffix | supplement | suspension | swan song | tag | tergiversating | tergiversation | tie-up | time lag | turnabout | turnaround | volte-face | wait

See Also | addition | change of mind | flip-flop | improver | reversal | turnabout | turnaround

Afterthought In Webster's Dictionary

\Aft"er*thought`\, n. Reflection after an act; later or subsequent thought or expedient.

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