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after Definition and Meaning in English (after definition)

preposition
Synonyms:latersubsequentlybehind
Quick Answer • Definition

After definition: Following in time, sequence, or order; subsequent to.

Definitions of After

  1. 1preposition

    Following in time, sequence, or order; subsequent to.

  2. 2adverb

    At a later time; subsequently.

  3. 3conjunction

    Following the time when; subsequent to the event that.

Example Sentences

casual

“He arrived after me.”

casual

“I will call you after.”

casual

“She left after he arrived.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounaftermath
adverbafterward
adverbafterwards

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

after allexpression

despite any indications to the contrary; nevertheless.

look afterphrasal_verb

to take care of someone or something.

day after dayexpression

every day for a long period.

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After definition: Following in time, sequence, or order; subsequent to.
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'After' translates to 'after' in English. After definition: Following in time, sequence, or order; subsequent to.
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