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afterthink

The English word “afterthink” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  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).

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