after a bit:
After a bit of a silence, he speaks again.
after a few days:
After a few days he came back to school.
after a while
After a while, you just give up on making more efforts.
afterward
She needs to eat all of her dinner so that she can have desert afterward.
What is the difference between afterward and afterwards?
Afterwards is commonly used in British English, while afterward is seen in American English.
Most of time, you just need to use afterward, the one with the s at the end.
again
Again, there is one more matter to consider.
also
She is a good singer and also a talented dancer.
and then
He had dinner and then went back to work.
as long as
I will not leave as long as you still want me to stay.
as soon as
He fell asleep as soon as he lay down.
at first
At first we chose the blue one. Later we changed our minds.
at last
At last the hostages were rescued.
at length (finally)
At length, the roses bloomed.
at that time
I didn't say a word because I was nervous at that time.
at the same time
He was able to pay for the damage. At the same time he was angry about what had happened.
before
She ate an apple before she left home.
during
We couldn't get enough food during the war.
earlier
For reasons given earlier, I am not going to show up.
eventually
Eventually he mastered the skill.
finally
Finally, he put his shoes on.
first
First I want to talk about diversification.
following
Following dinner, desert was served.
formerly
He has formerly been in the Army.
further
hence (for this reason, therefore)
He was sick and hence very weak.
initially
Initially, they were afraid of him.
immediately
She answered his question immediately.
in a few days
In a few days I will let you know.
in the first place
Why didn't you tell me the truth in the first place?
in the future
In the future I will tell you the whole story.
in the meantime
The movie starts at 13:00. In the meantime, let's have lunch.
in the past
Unlike those in the past, today's immigrants face more obstacles.
last (in the end)
Last, you have to click on this button.
lately (recently)
He has been friendlier lately.
later
She came back several weeks later.
meanwhile
You can come back to work when you are feeling better, but meanwhile you should be resting as much as possible
next
Next we went home.
now
Now let's talk a look.
on
On Monday, you should get up earlier.
once (as soon as)
Once he spoke, I recognized him.
presently
They are presently waiting in line for their turn.
previously
Previously, he was known as a talented singer.
recently
Recently they moved.
second
shortly (in a short time)
We will be there shortly.
simultaneously
Simultaneously they stood up.
since
He started a business two years ago and has since become rich.
so far (up to the present moment)
So far there is no words from him.
soon
He will soon be making necessary changes.
still
subsequently
Subsequently the order was cancelled.
then
He walked to the door, then turned.
thereafter
Thereafter, the two firms operated in full partnership.
this time
This time I will not let you go.
today
Today let's start a new conversation.
tomorrow
Tomorrow I will go to New York.
until
We played together until it was dark.
until now
Until now nobody has told me anything.
heretofore
Heretofore experts have thought that it wouldn't work.
hitherto (until this time)
Hitherto, there have been no difficulties.
thus far (so far)
Their success has been limited thus far.
when
When he watches TV, he falls asleep.
whenever
Whenever you leave the house, you should always lock the door.
After a bit of a silence, he speaks again.
after a few days:
After a few days he came back to school.
after a while
After a while, you just give up on making more efforts.
afterward
She needs to eat all of her dinner so that she can have desert afterward.
What is the difference between afterward and afterwards?
Afterwards is commonly used in British English, while afterward is seen in American English.
Most of time, you just need to use afterward, the one with the s at the end.
again
Again, there is one more matter to consider.
also
She is a good singer and also a talented dancer.
and then
He had dinner and then went back to work.
as long as
I will not leave as long as you still want me to stay.
as soon as
He fell asleep as soon as he lay down.
at first
At first we chose the blue one. Later we changed our minds.
at last
At last the hostages were rescued.
at length (finally)
At length, the roses bloomed.
at that time
I didn't say a word because I was nervous at that time.
at the same time
He was able to pay for the damage. At the same time he was angry about what had happened.
before
She ate an apple before she left home.
during
We couldn't get enough food during the war.
earlier
For reasons given earlier, I am not going to show up.
eventually
Eventually he mastered the skill.
finally
Finally, he put his shoes on.
first
First I want to talk about diversification.
following
Following dinner, desert was served.
formerly
He has formerly been in the Army.
further
hence (for this reason, therefore)
He was sick and hence very weak.
initially
Initially, they were afraid of him.
immediately
She answered his question immediately.
in a few days
In a few days I will let you know.
in the first place
Why didn't you tell me the truth in the first place?
in the future
In the future I will tell you the whole story.
in the meantime
The movie starts at 13:00. In the meantime, let's have lunch.
in the past
Unlike those in the past, today's immigrants face more obstacles.
last (in the end)
Last, you have to click on this button.
lately (recently)
He has been friendlier lately.
later
She came back several weeks later.
meanwhile
You can come back to work when you are feeling better, but meanwhile you should be resting as much as possible
next
Next we went home.
now
Now let's talk a look.
on
On Monday, you should get up earlier.
once (as soon as)
Once he spoke, I recognized him.
presently
They are presently waiting in line for their turn.
previously
Previously, he was known as a talented singer.
recently
Recently they moved.
second
shortly (in a short time)
We will be there shortly.
simultaneously
Simultaneously they stood up.
since
He started a business two years ago and has since become rich.
so far (up to the present moment)
So far there is no words from him.
soon
He will soon be making necessary changes.
still
subsequently
Subsequently the order was cancelled.
then
He walked to the door, then turned.
thereafter
Thereafter, the two firms operated in full partnership.
this time
This time I will not let you go.
today
Today let's start a new conversation.
tomorrow
Tomorrow I will go to New York.
until
We played together until it was dark.
until now
Until now nobody has told me anything.
heretofore
Heretofore experts have thought that it wouldn't work.
hitherto (until this time)
Hitherto, there have been no difficulties.
thus far (so far)
Their success has been limited thus far.
when
When he watches TV, he falls asleep.
whenever
Whenever you leave the house, you should always lock the door.
