afterthought
noun
1. thinking again about a choice previously made
Similar word(s): reconsideration, rethink
Definition categories: thought, reversal, turnabout, turnaround
2. an addition that was not included in the original plan
- the garage was an afterthought
Definition categories: man–made, addition, improver
Sentences with afterthought as a noun:
- She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did.
- This whole remodeling was an afterthought, we were only going to paint and call it good.
verb
1. (very rare except in the past tense, possibly nonstandard) To expound as an afterthought.