afterthought

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun thinking again about a choice previously made
  2. noun an addition that was not included in the original plan

Etymology

From after- + thought, probably modelled on forethought. Compare also the verb afterthink.

In classic literature

Synonyms

reconsideration, second thought, rethink

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