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afterthought

/ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/

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noun

فكرة لاحقة، فكرة ثانوية

A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.

Examples :

"She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did."

حزمت صندلها فقط كفكرة لاحقة، لكنها كانت سعيدة بذلك.

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noun

فكرة لاحقة، إضافة

Something additional to the original plan or concept.

Examples :

"This whole remodeling was an afterthought; we were only going to paint and call it good."

كانت عملية التجديد بأكملها فكرة لاحقة؛ كنا نعتزم فقط الطلاء والانتهاء من الأمر.

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verb

أضاف لاحقًا

(very rare except in the past tense, possibly nonstandard) To expound as an afterthought.

Examples :

"After the argument, he afterthought that he should have spoken more calmly. "

بعد الجدال، أضاف لاحقًا أنه كان يجب أن يتحدث بهدوء أكبر.

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verb

فكر في الأمر لاحقًا، تأمل

To think about after the fact, reflect on.

Examples :

"She afterthought about her rude reply and immediately sent an apology. "

فكرت في ردها الوقح وأرسلت اعتذارًا على الفور.

mind action attitude

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verb

ندم على، تأسف على

To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret.

Examples :

"After the argument, Sarah afterthought her harsh words to her brother. "

بعد الجدال، ندمت سارة على كلماتها القاسية لأخيها.

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