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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

afterthought

/ˌæftərˈθɔːt/ noun · British & US
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What does afterthought mean?

noun

An idea or consideration that occurs to someone after a decision or action has been taken; a thought that occurs to someone after they have done something.

Example

"She had a nagging afterthought that she had forgotten to lock the door."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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