Afterthought
['ɑːftəθɔːt] or ['æftəθɔt]
Definition
(noun.) an addition that was not included in the original plan; 'the garage was an afterthought'.
Checker: Marge--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Reflection after an act; later or subsequent thought or expedient.
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Definition
n. thought or reflection after an action: a later thought.
Editor: Vlad
Unserious Contents or Definition
A tardy sense of prudence that prompts one to try to shut his mouth about the time he has put his foot in it.
Typist: Shelby
Examples
- This road was primarily built to transport freight, and passengers were in reality an afterthought. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- I suppose He won't mind,' she added as an afterthought, shrugging her shoulders; 'and if he does, he may! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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