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What is "afterthought" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does afterthought mean in English? Meaning of afterthought definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "afterthought" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "afterthought": thinking again about a choice previously made

Noun

  • Meaning: thinking again about a choice previously made
  • Example: he had second thoughts about his purchase
  • Synonyms: afterthought reconsideration rethink second thought
  • Hypernyms: change of mind flip-flop reversal turnabout turnaround

    • Pronunciation in US: /ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/

    Meaning of "afterthought": an addition that was not included in the original plan

    Noun

  • Meaning: an addition that was not included in the original plan
  • Example: the garage was an afterthought
  • Synonyms: afterthought
  • Hypernyms: add-on addition improver

    • Pronunciation in US: /ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/

    Synonyms:

    review, second thought, reconsideration,

    Antonyms:

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