thereafter

Everyday

1. Thereafter means after that time, from then on. tree →
2. It is a formal word; in everyday speech people say «after that». tree →

In the lessons

Maths: marks time after an event, often a rule that holds from then on: «5 dollars each month thereafter» signals a change of rate. Stories and legal or formal writing: «They married and lived happily thereafter.»

Examples

• He paid 10 dollars the first month and 5 dollars each month thereafter. tree →
• The first hour costs 4 dollars and 2 dollars per hour thereafter. tree →
• She read 20 pages on day one and 10 pages a day thereafter. tree →
• The puppy cried the first night but slept well thereafter. tree →
• The bus comes at seven and every twenty minutes thereafter. tree →
• Shortly thereafter, the rain stopped. tree →
• The King gave the promise, and thereafter the Queen died. tree →

Note

Formal adverb. Signals a change of rate: first amount, then a different amount for each later part. Total = first amount + later rate × number of later parts. Trap: do not use the first rate for all parts, and do not count the first part twice.

In Jewish tradition

"Do thereafter" means act according to it, that is, keep the fear of the LORD.

Interpretation. The verse teaches that wisdom is shown by deeds. Tradition stresses that learning must lead to doing.

Examples

• The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter; His praise endureth for ever. (Writings PSA.111.10, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Formal adverb. Signals a change of rate: first amount, then a different amount for each later part. Total = first amount + later rate × number of later parts. Trap: do not use the first rate for all parts, and do not count the first part twice.