From Middle English therafter, theraftir, þerefter, þerafter, þeræfter, from Old English þǣræfter, equivalent to there + after. Cognate with Saterland Frisian deerätter, West Frisian dêrefter, Dutch daarachter, German Low German daarachter, Danish derefter, Swedish därefter.
Modern English dictionary
Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.
Word of the Day
Get a curated memorable word every day.
Challenge yourself
Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.