afterthought
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Something added or thought of later, often because it was forgotten at first.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The dessert menu felt like an _____ compared to the carefully planned main courses."
Answer: afterthought
In your own words, what does "afterthought" mean?
Something added or thought of later, often because it was forgotten at first.
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