Meaning of the word hereafter in English

What does hereafter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hereafter

US /ˌhɪrˈæf.tɚ/
UK /ˌhɪəˈrɑːf.tər/

Adverb

starting from this time; in the future:

Example:
Elizabeth Gaskell's novel "Ruth" will hereafter be cited within the text as EG.

Noun