# afterthink

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To think about after the fact, reflect on.
2. To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret.

## Etymology
Compound of after- + think, probably a calque of Ancient Greek μετάνοια (metánoia).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/afterthink