Correct spelling “Afterwards” vs wrong “Afterwords”.
Incorrect spelling - “Afterwords” is incorrect; adds unnecessary ‘w’.
"Afterwords" is a common misspelling of "Afterwards". Always use "Afterwards" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Afterwards” means at a later time or subsequently.
"Afterwards": “Afterwards” means at a later time or subsequently.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" We went home afterwards.
"Correct:" He finished his work and rested afterwards.
"Correct:" The meeting ended, and afterwards we discussed.
"Correct:" I called her afterwards.
"Incorrect:" We went home afterwords.
"Incorrect:" He finished work and rested afterwords.
"Incorrect:" The meeting ended, and afterwords we discussed.
"Incorrect:" I called her afterwords.
A: Afterwards.
A: Extra ‘w’.
A: At a later time.
A: After + wards = Afterwards.
“Afterwards” is correct; “Afterwords” is wrong.