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afterlife (adjective)

The afterlife refers to an existence or state of being that is believed to follow the death of the physical body. It is a central concept in many religions and philosophies, describing a spiritual realm where the soul or consciousness continues.

💬 Example

"Many people find comfort in the idea of an afterlife where they will be reunited with loved ones."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'After' (following) + 'Life'. It's simply the life that happens AFTER your current life ends.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
hereafter post-existence the beyond the next world eternity
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'afterlife' instead of 'aftermath'. → The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

Saying 'in afterlife' without the article. → He believes in the afterlife.

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