1. Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
2. Behind or in the rear.

ETYM AS. aefteweard, a., behind. Related to Aft, and -ward (suffix). The final s in afterwards is adverbial, orig. a genitive ending.
Afterward.
Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

1. Farther along in space or time or degree.
2. In addition.
3. On the farther side from the observer; SYN. on the far side.

Comparative of the adverb 'late'

Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; SYN. later, afterwards, afterward, after, later on.

In the following part of a given matter, as in a document or speech.

Formerly