Definition

A short section at the end of a book or document that provides additional information or commentary.

Example

The author included an afterword to discuss the themes explored in the novel.

Conversation

Did you finish that book we talked about?

Yeah, I just read the afterword, and it was really insightful.

That's great to hear! I love when books have a good afterword to tie everything together.

Definitely, it adds so much more depth to the story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Afterword → It is formed from "after" (from Old English "æfter", meaning following in time or place) and "word" (from Old English "word", meaning a unit of language). The word "afterword" refers to a section of text that comes after the main content, often providing additional commentary or reflection.

Memory Tip

Think of something that comes 'following' ('after') the main 'unit of language' ('word') — that's what an afterword is.

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