efterhand

Swedish

Etymology

efter +‎ hand

Adverb

efterhand

  1. gradually, with time
    Synonyms: efter hand, undan för undan
    Efterhand tog sig alla igenom labyrinten
    Gradually, everyone made their way through the labyrinth
    Efterhand tilltog regnet
    Gradually, it began to rain harder

Noun

efterhand

  1. (often in compounds) afterwards, ex post facto

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