Afterthought

Synonyms of afterthought

• reflection
• reconsideration
• rethink

Antonyms of afterthought

• forethought
• premeditation
• preparation

Collocations of afterthought

last minute

Frequency: 70 %

He made a last minute afterthought to bring dessert to the party.

quick fix

Frequency: 60 %

The afterthought of using duct tape as a quick fix only lasted a few days.

belated response

Frequency: 50 %

She sent a belated afterthought of a response to his email.

hasty decision

Frequency: 45 %

She regretted her hasty afterthought to quit her job without a backup plan.

rushed apology

Frequency: 35 %

His rushed afterthought of an apology did not seem sincere.

Idiomatic Expressions for afterthought

• Phrase: As an afterthought
  Meaning: Added or done later, often as an additional or less important action.
  Usage: He mentioned the meeting as an afterthought, but it was actually the most important part of the plan.