Lastly, she pictured to herself how this same little sister of hers would, in the after-time, be herself a grown woman; and how she would keep, through all her riper years, the simple and loving heart of her childhood […]
Source: wiktionary
Aftertime
/ˈɑːf.tə.taɪm/
Synonyms for "aftertime" (20 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(1 words)
directly after
Strong matches (6)
Related words (10)
Noun(1 words)
the future
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: crystal ball, determinism, directly after, eventuality, expectation.
- Sentence evidence is available for aftertime, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, wiktionary.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "aftertime".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "aftertime"
Keep "aftertime" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "aftertime" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "aftertime", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "aftertime" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Toward morning, while the old man sat exhausted and asleep in his chair where he had been sitting before his books as one who watches by his beloved dead and prints the features on his memory for a solace in the aftertime of empty desolation, his daughter sprang into the room and gently woke him, saying-- "My presentiment was true!
Source: wiktionary
mystical states seem [...] full of significance and importance, all inarticulate though they remain; and as a rule they carry with them a curious sense of authority for after-time.
Source: wiktionary
For it was close on the heel of the suppressed insurrections, an aftertime very critical to naval authority, demanding from every English sea-commander two qualities not readily interfusable—prudence and rigour.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "aftertime"?
Closest matches include crystal ball, determinism, directly after, eventuality, expectation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "aftertime"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.