Afterthought Definition & Meaning
afterthought
- noun
- thinking again about a choice previously made; "he had second thoughts about his purchase"
- an addition that was not included in the original plan; "the garage was an afterthought"
"Afterthought" in song lyrics
See how afterthought is used in real songs:
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"Your career's a Hot97 afterthought"
Cage, Copywrite, Eon — Tower of Babble 2 -
"But with relentless criticism till you're just an afterthought"
Dan Johns — You Know Me -
"Due to my reflection I've lost love cause God was an afterthought"
Illogic — I Wish He Would Make Me
Words that rhyme with afterthought
Usage tips for "afterthought"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "afterthought" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for afterthought to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does afterthought mean?
- thinking again about a choice previously made; "he had second thoughts about his purchase" an addition that was not included in the original plan; "the garage was an afterthought"
- What part of speech is afterthought?
- Afterthought is a noun.
- How many definitions does afterthought have?
- Afterthought has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).