afterthought

Meanings

Plural: afterthoughts

Noun

thinking again about a choice previously made
an addition that was not included in the original plan
- "the garage was an afterthought"
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
Something additional to the original plan or concept.

Verb

To expound as an afterthought.
simple past and past participle of afterthink

Origin / Etymology

From after- + thought, probably modelled on forethought. Compare also the verb afterthink.

Synonyms

reconsideration, rethink, second thought

Scrabble Score: 22

afterthought is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
afterthought is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
afterthought is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

afterthought is a valid Words With Friends word