The word 'hereafter': capitilization rules?
Hi,

I have often seen the word 'hereafter' capitalized in articles. What is the correct way to capitalize this word? Is it a proper noun?

Thanks!

Question

The word 'hereafter': capitilization rules?
Hi,

I have often seen the word 'hereafter' capitalized in articles. What is the correct way to capitalize this word? Is it a proper noun?

Thanks!

Answer

Sometimes 'hereafter' is used meaning "Heaven" or the afterlife. eg. "My father has died and will receive his reward in the Hereafter."    In this case it's often capitalised.

Other times 'hereafter' is used as an adverb to mean any time after right now and in this case it's never capitalised.

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