After

Quick meaning: After is an adverb meaning Behind; later in time; following.

Meaning

Behind; later in time; following.

More Meanings

1. Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
2. In pursuit of, seeking.
3. In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
4. Below, often next below, in importance or rank.
5. Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.
6. (obsolete) According to (an author or text).

Example Sentences

They lived happily ever after.

We had a few beers after the game.

The time is a quarter after eight.

After you with the salt and pepper.

Word Forms

• afters

Synonyms for after

Depending on context, synonyms include post, subsequently, afterwards, later, afterward.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include afterwards, later, subsequently, afterward, aft, subsequent.

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