Definition & Meaning of "after"

behind or in the rear

in a position that is next in order or importance

used to indicate time past a specific hour

used to indicate repetition of an action or event

in a position behind or following something or someone

in pursuit of or moving toward a specific person, place, or target

in allusion to or in reference to something mentioned or known earlier

used to indicate that what follows is a consequence or natural reaction to what happened earlier