afterward

Afterwards is a synonym of afterward.

Afterward is a synonym of afterwards.

As adverbs the difference between afterward and afterwards

is that afterward is (us) subsequently to some other action while afterwards is (temporal location) at a later or succeeding time.

As adverbs the difference between after and afterward

is that after is behind; later in time; following while afterward is (us) subsequently to some other action.

As a preposition after

is subsequently to; following in time; later than.

As a conjunction after

is (signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause).

As a adjective after

is (dated) later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent.

Afterward is an antonym of on.

As adverbs the difference between afterward and on

is that afterward is {{context|us|lang=en}} subsequently to some other action while on is to an operating state.

As a adjective on is

in the state of being active, functioning or operating.

As a preposition on is

positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above or on can be {{context|uk|_|dialectal|scotland|lang=en}} without.