Afterword vs. Afterward — What's the Difference?
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Afterword
An afterword is a literary device that is often found at the end of a piece of literature. It generally covers the story of how the book came into being, or of how the idea for the book was developed.
Afterward
"Afterward" is a short story by American writer Edith Wharton. It was first published in the 1910 edition of The Century Magazine.
Afterword
A concluding section in a book.
Afterward
At a later time; subsequently.
Afterword
See epilogue.
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Afterward
(US) afterwards
Afterword
An epilogue.
Afterward
Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time;
He apologized subsequently
He's going to the store but he'll be back here later
It didn't happen until afterward
Two hours after that
Afterword
(of a letter) a postscript.
Afterword
(to a book) an appendix.
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