Afteryears

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərjɪrz/

Definitions of afteryears

noun a period of time following a particular event or era

Example Sentences

A1 After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.

A2 After years of practice, he became a skilled musician.

B1 After years of neglect, the old building was finally renovated.

B2 After years of research, the scientists made a groundbreaking discovery.

C1 After years of experience, she was promoted to a leadership position.

C2 After years of dedication, he established himself as a respected expert in his field.

Examples of afteryears in a Sentence

formal After years of research, the scientists finally made a groundbreaking discovery.

informal After years of waiting, I finally got my dream job!

slang After years of hustling, he finally made it big in the music industry.

figurative After years of darkness, there was finally a glimmer of hope.

Grammatical Forms of afteryears

• past tense: afteryears
• plural: afteryears
• comparative: more afteryears
• superlative: most afteryears
• present tense: afteryears
• future tense: will afteryears
• perfect tense: have afteryears
• continuous tense: am afteryears
• singular: afteryear
• positive degree: afteryears
• infinitive: to afteryears
• gerund: afteryearing
• participle: afteryeared

Origin and Evolution of afteryears

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'afteryears' is believed to have originated from Middle English, where 'after' meant following or subsequent, and 'years' referred to a period of time.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'afteryears' has come to be used to refer to the years following a particular event or time period, often implying a sense of nostalgia or reflection on the past.