Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

afterlook

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: af-ter-look
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A retrospective or secondary look; a backward look or glance; a review.

Example Sentences

"Never shall his companionable draught cause thee an afterlook of anxiety into the tankard!"
"Then you have a chance to kibitz and to discuss or “Monday morning quarterback” on the wisdom with the Council, which is appointed to have an afterlook of the action we have taken as to whether they did properly or truly reflect the going rates."
"Having come in At last and closed the door and lighted her lamp, Sometimes she would go back for an afterlook."
"Josephine folded her arms across her bosom, satisfied with herself. A smirk formed on her lips as she shot an after-look Veronica's way."

Etymology

From after- + look.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: after

Inflected Forms

afterlooks (plural) after-look (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

forelook

Synonyms

hindlook

Questions

What does afterlook mean?: A retrospective or secondary look; a backward look or glance; a review.
Where does afterlook come from?: From after- + look.

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