AFTERTHOUGHT
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Afterthought.
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Def 1 US
Afterthought - as a noun
Thinking again about a choice previously made
Example: "He had second thoughts about his purchase"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reconsiderationrethinksecond thoughtAn addition that was not included in the original plan
Example: "The garage was an afterthought"
Afterthought - as a verb
(very rare except in the past tense, possibly nonstandard) to expound as an afterthought.
To think about after the fact, reflect on.
To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret.
Example Sentences
"The cake was so delicious that I regretted saving it as an afterthought for dessert."
"He forgot to include a conclusion in his essay, so he quickly added one as an afterthought."
"She bought an afterthought gift for her friend's birthday party."
"The boss's suggestion was treated as an afterthought and ignored by the team."
"His apology seemed like an afterthought and lacked sincerity."
Word Game Points
Is AFTERTHOUGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afterthought is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFTERTHOUGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is AFTERTHOUGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, afterthought is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFTERTHOUGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is AFTERTHOUGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afterthought is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFTERTHOUGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
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