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Synonyms of afterword

9 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for afterword is epilogue. Other synonyms of afterword are aftertale, afterscript, appendix, afterward and conclusion. The opposite of afterword is foreword.

Synonyms and similar words for afterword

nounAn epilogue.

nounA postscript.

nounAn appendix.

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Opposite of afterword

nounMore antonyms

  • forewordAn introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; especially, one written by another person...

Meaning of afterword

  1. noun An epilogue.
  2. noun A postscript.
  3. noun An appendix.

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Questions about synonyms of afterword

What is another word for afterword?
Afterword has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as epilogue, aftertale, afterscript, appendix, afterward, conclusion, endspeech and postamble.
What is the opposite of afterword?
The opposite of afterword is foreword.
What does afterword mean?
Afterword means an epilogue.

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