Definition of afterthought Afterthought

/æˈftɚθɑˌt/ - [afterthat] - af•ter•thought

We found 10 definitions of afterthought from 7 different sources.

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What does afterthought mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: afterthoughts

afterthought - an addition that was not included in the original plan; "the garage was an afterthought"
afterthought - thinking again about a choice previously made; "he had second thoughts about his purchase"
  reconsideration, second thought, rethink
  change of mind, turnabout, flip-flop, turnaround, reversal a backward somersault
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • afterthought (n.)
    Reflection after an act; later or subsequent thought or expedient.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • afterthought
    Thinking again about a choice previously made.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • afterthought
    aft′ėr-thawt, n. thought or reflection after an action: a later thought

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

  • afterthought
    A tardy sense of prudence that prompts one to try to shut his mouth about the time he has put his foot in it.

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