Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌθɔt/
noun a thought or idea that occurs to someone after a conversation, event, or decision has already taken place
A1 I forgot to bring my umbrella, but luckily I had an afterthought and grabbed it before leaving the house.
A2 The decision to add more seating to the restaurant was an afterthought, but it turned out to be a great idea.
B1 The afterthought of including a gift with the purchase of a new phone helped boost sales for the company.
B2 The afterthought of adding a new chapter to the book gave it a more satisfying ending for readers.
C1 The afterthought of implementing a new marketing strategy paid off with increased brand awareness and customer engagement.
C2 The afterthought of expanding the business internationally led to significant growth and success for the company.
formal The decision to include a disclaimer at the end of the contract was made as an afterthought.
informal I added the extra toppings to my pizza as an afterthought.
slang I totally forgot to grab my keys, it was such an afterthought.
figurative Her apology seemed like an afterthought, lacking sincerity.
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