A2
at a later time, after something else has happened
Dictionary examples:
He drank coffee at night. Afterward, he couldn't sleep for days. (0.0)
He sang karaoke. Afterward, everyone left the party quickly. (0.0)
I watched a scary movie. Afterward, I slept with the lights on. (0.0)
We had lunch, and afterward we sat on the deck and watched the kids play in the pool. (33.3)
They separated, and soon/shortly afterward Jane left the country. (36.6)