afterlife

/ˈæftərlaɪf/

Definitions

1. noun

The existence or state of a person or being after death, often believed to be a continuation of life in some form.

“She had always been fascinated by the idea of the afterlife and the possibility of an eternal soul.”

2. noun

A continuation of life or experience after a particular event or period, such as the aftermath of a war or a personal crisis.

“The aftermath of the economic downturn was a difficult period that many people referred to as their afterlife.”

3. noun

A fictional or imaginary continuation of life, often used in literature or film to explore themes and ideas.

“The novel was a thought-provoking exploration of the afterlife and the human condition.”

Synonyms

  • hereafter
  • hereafter existence
  • hereafter place
  • hereafter plane
  • hereafter realm
  • hereafter state
  • hereafter world
  • hereafterlife

Antonyms

  • annihilation
  • death
  • eradication
  • nonexistence
  • obliteration