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afterthought

/ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
  2. Something additional to the original plan or concept.
  3. (very rare except in the past tense, possibly nonstandard) To expound as an afterthought.
  4. To think about after the fact, reflect on.
  5. To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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