efterhand

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Swedish

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Etymology

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efter +‎ hand

Adverb

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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

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efterhand

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

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