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Aftertaste vs Afterthought - What's the difference?

aftertaste | afterthought |

As nouns the difference between aftertaste and afterthought

is that aftertaste is a taste of something that persists when it is no longer present while afterthought is a reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.

As a verb afterthought is

to expound as an afterthought.

aftertaste

English

Alternative forms

* after-taste * after taste

Noun

(en noun)
  • A taste of something that persists when it is no longer present.
  • The persistence of the taste of something no longer present.
    • Many people think certain artificial sweeteners have an unpleasant aftertaste .
  • Of wine, finish.

    • afterthought

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
    • She packed her sandals only as an afterthought , but she was glad she did.
  • Something additional to the original plan or concept.
    • This whole remodeling was an afterthought , we were only going to paint and call it good.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To expound as an afterthought.

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