Afterthought
Definition
(noun) An idea or thing considered later, often as an addition or secondary to something else
Examples
“The party was so good, the cake was practically an afterthought!”
“We added a bench as an afterthought.”
“Afterthought, I should've brought a jacket.”
“Maya's note about parking was an afterthought, scribbled on the back of the receipt.”
“The new shelves fit the hallway, but the paint color felt like an afterthought.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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