afterwards continue

USAGE SUMMARY

"afterwards continue" is not a grammatically correct phrase in written English.
It is lacking a subject and a verb, and it does not make sense on its own. It is also an awkward construction. A more grammatically correct and natural way to express this concept would be "afterwards, you can continue" or "afterwards, continue." Example: "Afterwards, you can continue working on your project."

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

Afterwards, continue on to Swinner Gill, a deep canyon with pools, caves and lead-mine ruins – great fun for scrambling, too.

The Guardian - Travel

Up to the threshold where the algorithm switches from IBFs to full set transmission, we expect the transmission size to grow steeply, and then afterwards continue linearly at a lower rate again.

EURASIP Journal on Information Security

Afterwards, continue to add glue to the area surrounding where your stem and platform meet.

WikiHow

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

The number of Chinese studying abroad and expected to return home afterwards continues to rise.

The Economist

The three spent that afternoon "laughing and joking", and afterwards continued to talk frequently by phone.

The Guardian

So I hobbled the few hundred yards to the barber's shop, and afterwards continued hobbling into town, to check out the bookshops.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

He was the keeper of metalwork in the Victoria & Albert Museum for ten years before his retirement in 1982, but afterwards continued to campaign on behalf of his subject and of the museum during its greatest crisis.

Independent

During the incident, Mr Carter, a father-of-two, started to sing with the band and refused to leave the stage afterwards, continuing to sing even after the band had stopped playing.

Independent

"The fact the government disappeared him, and then afterwards continued to go after him through various charges, sends a signal to other activists that even if you are well known it does not really protect you," says Wang Songlian of the Chinese Human Rights Defenders Network.

The Guardian - Arts

When hospitalized again at age 51, lithium treatment was stopped (due to "lack of efficacy") and treatment was switched to valproic acid plus perphenazine and afterwards continued as perphenazine alone.

International Journal of Bipolar Disorders

Afterwards I continue the far more serious business of holding court: whether backstage or back at the hotel.

The Guardian - Music

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always include a subject when using "continue" to ensure grammatical correctness. For instance, use "Afterwards, you should continue" or "Afterwards, we continued."

Common error

A frequent error is using "afterwards continue" without a subject, which leads to an incomplete sentence. Always specify who or what is continuing the action.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "afterwards continue" functions as an adverbial phrase followed by a verb. However, it's incomplete and grammatically questionable without a subject. Ludwig AI recognizes the grammatical issues with this phrase.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Academia

33%

Wiki

33%

Less common in

Science

0%

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "afterwards continue" is generally considered grammatically incorrect due to the absence of a subject. While it appears in some sources, as shown by Ludwig, it is best to use a more complete construction, such as "Afterwards, you can continue" or use alternative phrases. Ludwig AI confirms the grammatical weakness of this phrase. Always ensure that your sentences are grammatically sound, especially in formal writing. Consider using alternatives like "then continue" or "continue subsequently" for better clarity and correctness.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

after that, continue

Adds a transitional phrase "after that" for better flow and clarity.

next, continue

Uses the simple transition word "next" for a more straightforward and less verbose expression.

then continue

Replaces "afterwards" with "then", providing a more concise and common way to indicate sequence.

following that, continue

Uses "following that" instead of "afterwards", providing a slightly more formal alternative.

continue afterwards

Reverses the order of the words, though still grammatically questionable without a subject, it emphasizes continuation.

continue subsequently

Substitutes "afterwards" with the more formal "subsequently", suitable for academic or formal writing.

subsequently resume

Replaces "continue" with "resume" and "afterwards" with "subsequently", useful when referring to something that was previously interrupted.

proceed thereafter

Replaces both words with formal synonyms, creating a more sophisticated tone.

thereafter, carry on

Uses "thereafter" as a synonym for "afterwards" and "carry on" as a synonym for "continue", slightly altering the tone.

afterwards, one should continue

Adds a subject and modal verb for correctness, making it more suitable for instructional contexts.

FAQs

How can I correctly use "afterwards continue" in a sentence?

The phrase "afterwards continue" is grammatically incorrect without a subject. Correct versions include "Afterwards, you can continue" or "Afterwards, we continued."

What is a more formal alternative to "afterwards continue"?

A more formal alternative would be "Following that, continue" or "Subsequently, resume". Using "continue subsequently" could also be a valid option.

What's wrong with the phrase "afterwards continue"?

The phrase lacks a subject and a verb directly connected. It needs a subject to perform the action of continuing; for example, "Afterwards, they continued" is grammatically sound.

Is it better to use "then continue" or "afterwards continue"?

"Then continue" is generally preferable to "afterwards continue" because it provides a clearer flow and is more grammatically complete, though adding a subject makes both better, such as "Then, we continue."