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Rule "We visited them afterwards (afterward)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: We visited them afterwards (afterward)
Message: In American English, 'afterward' is the preferred variant. 'Afterwards' is more commonly used in British English and other dialects.
Category: British English phrases (ID: BRITISH_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • We visited him afterwards.
    Correction suggestion: afterward
ID: AFTERWARDS_US [1]
Version: 6.7-SNAPSHOT (2025-04-22 22:33:09 +0200)