nounless common
Something added or considered later, often with less care or importance.
The safety feature was added as an afterthought.
Common phrases & grammar
an afterthought · as an afterthought
American English
How to pronounce afterthoughts
nounB2
AAFterthahts
/ˈæf.tɚ.ˌθɑts/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: afterthought
Something added or considered later, often with less care or importance.
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