after
/ˈæftər/
conjunction
- During the time following which; when something has happened.
- She called after he had left the house.
- After the movie ended, everyone clapped.
- After I finish my homework, I can watch TV.
adverb
- At a later time; afterward.
- We ate lunch and went shopping after.
- The party ended, and we cleaned up after.
- He arrived soon after.
- Behind in place or position.
- She walked ahead, and he came after.
- The dog trotted after, sniffing the ground.
- The children followed after, laughing.
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adjective
- Later in time; subsequent.
- She took an after dinner walk.
- The after effects of the storm were severe.
- In after years, they remembered that day fondly.
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preposition
- Later in time than something; following.
- We went for a walk after dinner.
- After the rain stopped, the sun came out.
- She called me after the meeting ended.
- In pursuit or search of someone or something.
- He went after his dream of becoming a musician.
- The police are after the thief.
- The dog ran after the ball.
- Next to or following in order or arrangement.
- After you in line, please.
- The letter Q comes after P in the alphabet.
- Your name comes after mine on the list.
- As a result of or because of something.
- After the accident, they became more careful.
- After all that hard work, she deserved a break.
- After what he said, I decided not to go.
- In the style or manner of someone or something; named for.
- The painting is after Picasso.
- They named their daughter after her grandmother.
- This recipe is after an old Italian tradition.
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